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  • Traditional IRA
    Allows your contributions and earnings to grow tax deferred. For people who expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement and anticipate taking distributions at age 70 1/2. Find out more
  • Roth IRA
    Offers after-tax contributions and allows earnings to grow tax free with no required distribution at age 70 1/2. For people who expect to be in an equal to higher tax bracket after retirement. Find out more
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