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Asked 2/9/2008

Catch up contributions

Can you tell me if a couple is married, one is retired, one is still working,is in a 401K at work and contributing $5000 to a catch up. Both are over 65. Is the one retired eligible for a $5000 catch up contribution to a Roth IRA? Thank you.

Robert

 
 
 
 
 
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