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Traditional IRA

A traditional IRA is a US individual retirement account where contributions may be tax-deductible today, and investments grow tax-deferred. You pay ordinary income tax when you withdraw the money in retirement. It suits people who expect a lower tax bracket after they stop working.

Example

A $7,000 deductible contribution saves someone in the 24% tax bracket $1,680 on this yearโ€™s taxes.

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