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Your Own Retirement Savings

Learn how to save for retirement on your own. You will learn about IRAs as well as other savings vehicles that will help you reach your retirement goals.
Where Can I Open an IRA?
There are many options available when it comes to opening an IRA (Individual Retirement Account). It is important to consider several things when you decide to open your IRA. For example if you are opening it when you are nearing retirement, then you would not want to put it into mutual funds, but when you are younger you may want higher yield options.
Retirement Accounts for the Self-Employed
There are many self-employed retirement options available to you. You will learn which ones will work the best for your current situation.
Resources for IRA Information
Learn the basics of the different types of IRA accounts. You need this information so that you can choose the best IRA account to meet your retirement and savings needs.
Keogh Plans
Learn about Keogh plans, a retirement saving vehicle for the self=employed.
SEP-IRA Basics
This is another way that you can save for retirement if you are self-employed. See if you qualify and how to get started if you do.

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