Tagged: IRA

12:44pm

Tue August 21, 2012
Money Matters

Beware of IRA pitfalls

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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are great for planning your financial future. But if you don't pay attention to the rules, you could find yourself in trouble.

Financial Commentator Greg Heberlein and KPLU's Dave Meyer look at IRA pitfalls to avoid on this week's Money Matters.

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5:00am

Tue May 8, 2012
Money Matters

How fast should you spend your IRA in retirement?

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Retirement planning can be hard. Traditional, defined benefit pensions are going the way of the dodo bird. The majority of us will depend on a mix of Social Security, IRAs and 401(k) plans.

On this week's Money Matters, financial commentator Greg Heberlein and KPLU's Dave Meyer look at the best way to take money out of your IRA during "the golden years".

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