Generally IRAs are protected from creditors, and bankruptcy reform back a few years ago put them into the same category as pensions and annuities, which are exempt from seizure under federal bankruptcy law under 11 USC 522(d)(12) up to $1-Million in total value.
On a State level there are some variations on if a Civil Judgment could attach to these types of retirement accounts. I would suggest that you talk with an attorney in your State for the fine details has there are many factors that can effect your defense on garnishing the IRA.
An IRA is an Individual Retirement Account, or a retirement fund you invest into. To start investing into one, start looking into investment brokers and they can get you started.
A mutual fund is an investment, something you buy in expectation of it going up in value. An IRA , individual retirement account, is an account which can hold different types of investments (like mutual funds). It is not any particular investment. Think of it this way: an IRA is a bucket and a mutual fund is what you choose to put into the bucket. This issue can be confused because of the way banks market IRAs. They often marry the account with a particular investment, the CD. So, banks will advertise an IRA "paying 5% for 5 years" What they have done is taken away all choice as to what you can put into the IRA and have told you they will sell you an IRA with a 5 year, 5% CD inside of it.
No, you cannot directly transfer funds from an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) to a regular checking account without first withdrawing the funds from the IRA. However, if you do withdraw the funds, you may be subject to taxes and penalties depending on your age and the type of IRA you have. It is recommended to consult with a financial advisor or tax professional before making any decisions regarding IRA fund transfers.
The answer is no. You would have to liquidate the IRA fund, pay possible taxes and penalties on it, and then put it into municipal bond. However, you may be able to add a municipal bond into your IRA. If not, you can open another IRA account somewhere else that does allow it.
They can sometimes...you would need to check with your state laws to see.
To open a SEP IRA account, you need to choose a financial institution or brokerage firm that offers SEP IRAs, fill out an application form, provide necessary documentation like your Social Security number and business information, and make an initial contribution to fund the account.
To invest your Roth IRA in the SP 500, you can choose an index fund or exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the SP 500. This allows you to invest in a diversified portfolio of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the US. You can purchase these funds through your Roth IRA account with a brokerage firm or financial institution.
To find your IRA account, contact the financial institution where you opened the account or check your account statements and online banking portal for information on your IRA.
For arrears, yes. see links below
No, you cannot take a loan from an IRA account.
No, you cannot take a loan from your IRA account.
No, you cannot take loans from an IRA account.