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Learn about Roth IRA, annuities, and 401k plans for personal investing. Explore the benefits, contribution limits, and taxation of each option. Analyze the best choice based on your financial goals and circumstances. Study case scenarios with investment and taxation sensitivity analysis.
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PERSONAL INVESTING OPTIONS Team Members: Mauricio Coto - Organizer Michael Thompson - Summarizer Saurabh Desai - Techie Farouq Mahadin - Techie
PERSONAL INVESTING OPTIONS • ROTH IRA • ANNUITIES • 401K
ROTH IRA • Individual Retirement Account • Uses after-tax contributions • Grows tax free • $3,000 limit in 2003
Annuities • Insurance agrees to make periodic payments after the person retires • Uses after-tax contributions • Tax deferred until withdrawal • Taxes paid on benefits only • Unlimited Contributions
401K • Retirement savings plan funded by employee contributions • Often employee matched • Tax deductible • Tax deferred until withdrawal • $13,000 limit in 2003
GOAL • What is the Best Choice? • Taxes NOW or taxes LATER?
Study Case • 25 yr. Old single male • 35 years till retirement (retire at 60) • 54K beginning salary + 2% per year • Marries at 30 • ROR decreases closer to retirement • 3% Inflation
WHERE TO INVEST??? ANNUITIES ROTH IRA 401K
QUESTIONS ???