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Oh, old age. 3 weeks ago

So I figure its best to start now, right? I went to my credit union, got some applications, and just need to decide what kinda of IRA I want to open. I plan to go back to my credit union in a week and open it. Any advice from anyone?



I bit the bullet 7 months ago

I just didn’t get the money saved for it and I know if I have it I will contribute. So I just opened one with $20. Now I have a Roth IRA and if I can just put some funds in it, it is another step toward retirement.



sabrina has filed her first fafsa ever, go her!

Done 8 months ago

I wanted to take advantage of the economy being completely hosed, and diverted some money from my savings to open an IRA account. Hopefully it won’t go down too much from here. :)



catherine4grace is working

slow going 12 months ago

the economy being what it is, I’m not actually making any money right now, as a matter of fact, I’ve lost money. : ( I’m sticking with this for the long term goal, stay tuned.



SJ is luminous

I've got... 12 months ago

...the paperwork for this in my hands finally. Now I just have to figure out how to fill it all out. I was looking through the packet this evening, and it’s quite confusing. Perhaps I will employ the help of my mother for this one. She’s awesome with these sorts of things.



By the end of the year, open an IRA 15 months ago

Save on taxes, save for future



Im debating.... 16 months ago

I’m thinking of switching to buying some stock. The market is dropping and is supposed to stay low only this year. I’d like to get into something like this, with a higher earning rate…. I’ll think on it until I get my minimum saved.



Untitled 16 months ago

trying it later this year!



Untitled 16 months ago

i’ll try this later this year!



Another $10 16 months ago

Doing neighbor’s chores, added another $10. Brings me up to $40. Creeping closer.



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Snookie asks, “I've just picked up some brochures on IRAs. I need some opinions! Are they the best way to save for the retirement? It is not taxed? Also, how much interest do they earn? better than CDs? Are they risky? Just looking for any tips about them.”
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