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You can contribute to both a 401K and an IRA at the same time (same year).

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Q: If you do not contribute to your 401-k can you contribute to an IRA?
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Can you contribute to both a 401K and an IRA?

yes


If you have a 401k and an IRA can you convert some of your IRA to a roth IRA and contribute to your IRA?

Yes.as long as you do not contribute more than your annual limit.


Can you contribute to an IRA or 401k after age 70.5?

You can contribute to a Roth IRA after age 70.5 as long as you have earned income, but you cannot contribute to a traditional IRA after that age. For a 401(k) plan, it depends on the rules of the specific plan, but typically you can continue to contribute to it past age 70.5 as long as you are still working and the plan allows for it.


Do chefs get a 401K?

Any employee, regardless of the type of work he or she performs, is eligible for a 401k if the employer offers it. An employer is not required to offer a 401k, however. If an employer-sponsored plan (401k, 403b, SEP IRA, etc.) is not available, often individuals will contribute to a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA.


Is a 401K the same as an IRA?

A 401k and a IRA are different. A 401k is a employer sponsored plan while a IRA is not.


How is the 401k different from the Roth ira?

There is one main difference between a 401k and a Roth IRA. The maximum contribution limit for a 401k is about three times that of an IRA.


You maxed out your 401K in 2008 how much can you contribute to a roth IRA in 2008?

Roth IRA contributions are not affected by 401k contributions in any way. The max contribution for 2008 was $5000 ($6000 if age 50 or above). This is of course assuming you fall within income requirements for a Roth IRA.


Does a 401K or Roth IRA provide greater tax efficiency?

A 401k and a IRA are different. A 401k is a employer sponsored plan while a IRA is not. A Roth grows tax free, while a 401k is taxed when you withdrawl the funds.


Where can I go to start investing into a 401k ira?

You can start investing into a 401k ira at any bank or financial institutions. Read more at www.ducksoftware.com/get-out-of-debt/401k.html or www.rocketnews.com/ira-401k/


What does IRA Roth IRA 401K and 403B have in common?

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What is the basic difference between an IRA and a 401K?

When deciding were to invest your retirement money you have many options, two of those are an IRA and a 401K. A 401K is set up by the employer, where as an IRA is set up on personal preferences.


Will my 401K automatically roll over to Roth IRA?

One needs to roll their 401k to an IRA. One needs to physically authorize the removal of the 401K funds to the new location. If the IRA is at the same institution as the 401k, less paper work may be involved.