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- From: acheng@ncsa.uiuc.edu (Albert Cheng)
- Subject: Re: What good is a non-deductible IRA?
- References: <1hddvvINNa87@tamsun.tamu.edu> <ljuvr9INNofj@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM> <rlcarr.09ex@animato.network23.com>
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- Originator: acheng@shalom.ncsa.uiuc.edu
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- Organization: Nat'l Ctr for Supercomp App (NCSA) @ University of Illinois
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- Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 16:51:45 GMT
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- In article <rlcarr.09ex@animato.network23.com>, rlcarr@animato.network23.com (Rich Carreiro) writes:
- >These are all definitely superior (though of course CONgress can always
- >change the rules to screw you over) -- especially 401(k)'s where the company
- >has matching contributions of some sort. However, note that some 401(k)'s
- >may well offer very limited investment choices, whereas an IRA can be invested
- >in just about anything the owner wants (except for collectibles, real estate,
- >etc.). ...
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- If your company really values you, you may quit your job for one day.
- Transfer your 401(k) distribution to an IRA. Then get hired back by
- the company. Now, you can invest your IRA (formerly 401k) money
- wherever you want.
-
- [Note that I have not tried this myself, so you should consult your
- tax accountant.]
-