All About the New IRA : How to Cash in on the New Tax Law Changes [Paperback]

Steve Merritt (Author)

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From the Back Cover

THIS IS WHAT THE NEW IRA TAX LAW CHANGES CAN DO FOR YOU- Make more money for your retirement.

Help pay for your children's' college education.

Add more money to your spouse's IRA.

Generate money in the later years of retirement when your other income sources are depleted or eroded by inflation.

Provide more money to your beneficiaries.

Get immediate tax savings on tax-deductible contributions.

Use IRA funds to purchase a house... and much more!

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THESE OPPORTUNITIES? Now's the time to get started and this book has everything you need to do just that!

Learn the basics on up. Combine Roth, Traditional, and Educational IRA's to get the fullest benefit. Choose investments that make the most money. Integrate IRA with other investments. Track and report taxes correctly. Convert to a Roth IRA only if it makes sense for you - save thousands of dollars if you do.

About the Author

Steve Merritt, M.B.A., is President of the National Association of 401(k) Investors and author of several books including How to Build Wealth with your 401(k) and the Investor's Resource Guide. Steve frequently serves as an expert source for both broadcast and print media, including the New York Times and Washington Post, and has appeared on Today, CNBC, ABC and CBS. The National Association of 401(k) Investors is a nonprofit organization that teaches people how to invest in 401(k) and similar retirement plans.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Halyard Pr Inc (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887063072
• ISBN-13: 978-1887063074
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,192,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read book for IRA investors, August 28, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: All About the New IRA : How to Cash in on the New Tax Law Changes (Paperback)

This is an excellent book. A must have for anyone interested in investing in an IRA. It clearly explains the different types of IRA's and how to invest in them. The book is well written and not condescending to the reader. It takes you step by step through the traditional IRA and Roth IRA so you can determine which one is best for you. An investment anaylsis of the two IRA's is shown so you can see the tradeoffs for different situations that may affect you. The book gives practical investment stategy and selection tips. The many tables and charts help clarify the topics. They also serve as a good investment resource. I highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars all about the new ira, November 7, 2002

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brian c richardson (lakewood, co United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All About the New IRA : How to Cash in on the New Tax Law Changes (Paperback)

it amazes me how people can write books who really don't have a grasp on all of the information they write about! He at one point is advising people on which investments to put in their ira but gives a lot of misinformation. First of all, fixed annuities have no front end sales charge at all which differs from the "cheaper" investments he refers to that can cost as much as 5% of your entire assets to invest in. As for hidden fees , I think mutual fund companies have that down pat between the annual management fees and transaction commisiions! Secondly, he is speaking only in terms of what those funds were making at that time and not what someone can expect on average. How do you like Janus worldwide now, my friend!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good and clearly written book on the different IRAs, July 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: All About the New IRA : How to Cash in on the New Tax Law Changes (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book the that clearly explains the different available retirement plans. While the descriptions seemed detailed, I would like to see a later volume that explains any changes in the new Roth legislation. A great book for those struggling with options.