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What is the difference between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?
It’s a common question. With a relatively simple answer. Contributions made to a Traditional IRA go in pre-tax. So, if your income is $65,000 and you make a $6000 Traditional IRA contribution, your taxable income is reduced to $59,000, so you have not paid income tax on that money. Then the funds grow tax deferred,…
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How Do Tax Rates Work?
Tax brackets are separated into ranges of income and the more income you make the higher the tax rate. When you need to know what marginal tax rate or tax bracket you are in, it refers to the rate at which your next dollar of income will be taxed. See the chart below when referring…