A tax-advantaged retirement savings account that individuals can open on their own, independent of an employer. The two main types are Traditional IRAs (contributions may be tax-deductible, withdrawals taxed) and Roth IRAs (contributions not deductible, qualified withdrawals tax-free). IRAs have lower contribution limits than employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s.
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IRA (Individual Retirement Account)
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