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June 7th, 2006

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Home Buyers Regaining the Upper Hand

I don’t know about in your area but in my area home buyers are really starting to get the upperhand. We live in a large new construction neighborhood where they are still building new homes and there are only a couple lots left (though we have been in our home almost two years now). Prices have gone up dramatically since we moved in two years ago but the prices to build a new home here have now pretty much stalled.

Written by Tim Schroeder on June 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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Withdrawing From Your Traditional IRA

A Traditional IRA is a great tool for your retirement. It allows you to make tax-deductible contributions in the form of bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, or stocks. The account is allowed to grow and compound interest, tax-free. The IRS determines Traditional IRA limits. This is the maximum that you can contribute to your IRA. For the years 2005-2007, the Traditional IRA limit is $4,000. For the year 2008, the limit is $2,005. For those who are older than fifty years old, “catch up” contributions may be made for an additional $500.00. The “catch up” contribution for 2006 and beyond is $1,000.

Written by Charisse on June 7th, 2006 with no comments.
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