Individual Retirement Account or IRA definition

Individual Retirement Account or IRA is a tax-deferred retirement account an invividual can establish and invest in up to a set amount each year. Individual Retirement Account can be set up with stock brokerage company, mutual fund, or a bank. Withdrawals from Individual Retirement Account have to begin past the age of 59 1/2 (there a penalty for early withdrawals).

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