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Asked 10/2/2010

Recieving 23,00.00 should I put it in an IRA ?

I am recieving the money from my ex husbands 401k plan. I can roll it over with them or put it in an IRA. I do not have any retirerment plan.

 
 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/4 - Submitted 10/2/2010

I would invest in real estate, there are stunning deals now.

 
 

Answer 2/4 - Submitted 10/3/2010

If you do not have any retirement money at present, I would certainly strongly recommend you put the money into an IRA. I would also make a clear plan to fully fund the IRA each and every year once you get it going. Having retirement funds is vitally important, and every year you wait to start you lose a ton of money.

 
 

Answer 3/4 - Submitted 10/3/2010

If you put it into an IRA you will save having to pay taxes on it this year.

 
 

Answer 4/4 - Submitted 10/3/2010

If you accept the distribution, you'll pay income tax on it. If you roll it into an IRA, you won't.

Depending on how much you need the cash, the tax considerations might be enough to help you decide ...

 
 
 
 
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