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Jess CatorcSeptember 30, 2025
What Are Pretax Contributions to an IRA/401k?

Imagine reducing your next taxable income by as much as $7,000, simply by changing how a portion of your paycheck is allocated.  Pretax contributions allow you to direct part of your earnings into a traditional IRA or 401k before income taxes are applied. This may reduce your taxable income today, and your savings can potentially grow [...]

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JaiyaApril 21, 2025
How to Transfer an IRA from Betterment to Fidelity

Moving your retirement savings between providers might seem tricky to figure out, but it generally only takes a few steps. Whether you’re changing investment strategies, seeking better portfolio options, or consolidating your retirement accounts, transferring your IRA from Betterment to Fidelity is a straightforward process. At Carry, we want to make financial decisions feel more manageable [...]

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Justin GluskaJanuary 15, 2025
Can I Rollover An IRA to A Solo 401k?

Many self-employed individuals and small business owners ask whether they can move their IRA savings into a Solo 401k. It’s a common question for those hoping to bring different retirement accounts under one roof or gain access to plan features that may not exist in an IRA. Rolling funds between retirement accounts can be a powerful [...]

5 year rule
JaiyaJanuary 15, 2025
The 5-Year Rule Of A Roth IRA, Roth 401k, And Roth Solo 401k

The five year rule determines when withdrawals from Roth retirement accounts may be treated as tax-free and penalty-free. It applies to Roth IRA, Roth 401k, and Roth Solo 401k, but the rule works differently for each account type. That difference can create confusion for many savers. Rollovers and conversions may also affect when the five year clock [...]

traditional ira
JaiyaJanuary 15, 2025
What Is a Traditional IRA? Rules and Tax Benefits You Should Know

OVERVIEW A Traditional IRA is an individual retirement account to anyone with taxable compensation. There is no age limit to contribute. Contributions may be deductible or nondeductible depending on your income and workplace plan coverage. Earnings grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income. A 10% additional tax generally applies to withdrawals before age 59½ unless an [...]

what is ira
Jess CatorcJanuary 15, 2025
What Is An IRA? Types, Rules, And Eligibility Explained

OVERVIEW An IRA is an individual retirement account with tax advantages for retirement savings. Anyone with earned income can contribute to a Traditional IRA. Roth IRA contributions depend on 2025 MAGI limits, even if you already have a 401k. IRAs vary by contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and tax treatment. Common options include Traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs. Traditional [...]

traditional ira withdrawals
Jess CatorcJanuary 15, 2025
Traditional IRA Withdrawal Rules & Penalties Explained

Saving in a Traditional IRA can be a powerful way to grow retirement savings, but knowing the withdrawal rules is just as important as understanding the tax benefits. Contributions may be fully, partially, or not deductible depending on factors such as your income, marital status, and whether you or your spouse are covered by a [...]

sep ira withdrawals
Justin GluskaJanuary 15, 2025
SEP IRA Withdrawal Rules & Penalties Explained

Saving for retirement with a SEP IRA can offer valuable tax advantages, but those benefits also come with rules when it’s time to take money out.  Contributions are made with pre-tax income, which can lower your taxable income now while allowing your investments to grow tax-deferred. Like a Traditional IRA, you can take withdrawals at any [...]