INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS: Individual Retirement Accounts come in several form s and have several types of investments. They are very flexible in this regard and are an attractive way to accumulate money for older age. There are rules regarding the use of money in these accounts and are subject to change.
TRADITIONAL IRA: This IRA is the original plan and is the most commonly used. In certain circumstances the deposit is tax-deductable but rules apply. Accumulation in this account is not taxable until distribution when the taxable amount is your annual withdrawal.
ROTH IRA: Contribution to a Roth IRA are with after tax earned income and therefore are not tax-deductable. The accumulation of principal is not taxable at withdrawal and generally and earnings are not taxable at withdrawal.
SEP (Simplified Employee Pension)PLAN: SEP IRA is designed for small business and sole proprietors. All employees must receive the same benefit under this plan.
SIMPLE (Saving Incentive Match Plan for Employees) PLAN: This is an employer sponsored IRA that is similar to a 401(k) but has much simpler rules and administration.