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Individual Retirement Accounts

Overview

Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) were created in 1974 by ERISA to provide tax-advantaged retirement savings for those without employer pensions. This course covers traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, simplified employee pensions, and SIMPLE IRAs, focusing on eligibility, funding, contributions, and withdrawal rules. It also examines Coverdell Education Accounts for tax-advantaged education funding.

Summary Details

Hours

7.0

Price

$20.95







Learning Objectives

  • describe the different forms of IRAs
  • explain how traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs can be used to help individuals fund their future retirement needs
  • recite the basics of SEPs and SIMPLE IRAs
  • outline for clients the IRA, SEP, and SIMPLE IRA contribution requirements and funding options
  • describe the elements of Coverdell education savings accounts and how these plans can be used for funding educational expenses


Designed For:

Life and health insurance producers and finance professionals



Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Access Period: 12 months
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Self-Study
PDF Download: Available
Provider of Record: WebCE
Provider Number: 49459
Last Reviewed: December 2023
Study Level: Intermediate
Approved For: Life / Health

Exam

Proctor: Yes
Passing Grade: 70
Questions: 50



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