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Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
A type of savings account designed to help individuals save for retirement.
More Details
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of investment account that is designed to help people save for retirement. There are several different types of IRAs, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs (Simplified Employee Pension).
Example
You might decide to open a traditional IRA and contribute $500 per month to the account. The money you contribute to the account will be invested in the financial products you choose (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.), and you hope to earn a return on your investment over time.
Related Terms
Investment
The act of committing money or capital to an endeavor with the expectation of obtaining an additional income or profit.
ATM
An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is a machine that allows bank or credit union customers to make deposits, withdrawals, and other transactions.
Bond
A debt security where an investor loans money to a borrower for interest and the return of the principal. They are low-risk but offer lower returns.

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