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10/31/2005 2:48:26 PM EDT
I have a lady friend that is receiving a large chunk of cash that HAS to be transferred into an IRA. There are no 2 ways about it, it has to be protected in an IRA.   She does not have an IRA now, but is planing on opening one.  The money will only be in the IRA for a short time, as she is going to withdraw it to pay either for a house or a chunk of land.  What are her options for opening a new IRA, and what is she looking at in taxes to withdraw.  
10/31/2005 3:06:15 PM EDT
[#1]


Why does it HAVE to be in an IRA?

IRAs are for retirement - expect some penalties.
10/31/2005 3:19:18 PM EDT
[#2]
...Well you send the money to Seamus O'Malley.  Use small unmakred bills in a tightly wrapped package...

OHHHHH  THAT kind of IRA, nevermind.  
+1 IRA's will take a big hit when withdrawn before retirement age.
10/31/2005 3:20:02 PM EDT
[#3]
Is this a 401k cash-out?  If so, she'll need to open a roll-over IRA account.

There is a penalty on withdrawl of earnings on any IRA before age 59½.
10/31/2005 3:33:54 PM EDT
[#4]
It is actually money being received in a divorce settlement.  It has to go to an IRA to be protected from bankruptcy proceedings.  It is a long drawn out story.
10/31/2005 4:10:58 PM EDT
[#5]
Have her go to her bank. Most now offer IRA's. They will be happy to open one for her.
10/31/2005 4:14:26 PM EDT
[#6]
Expect her to lose approximately 20% in tax and penalties if she cashes an IRA in early.
10/31/2005 4:27:13 PM EDT
[#7]
I wouldn't transfer cash to the IRA, who knows what they'll spend it on now that they've officially "disarmed".

10/31/2005 5:34:19 PM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
Expect her to lose approximately 20% in tax and penalties if she cashes an IRA in early.




Ding ding.  GUNGUY gets a cookie.  

... and NEVER give your money to a banker to invest.  Go to Edward Jones, Prudential, Principle, State Farm, Farmers insurance Group, All-State, or almost ANY securities rep.  Fuck banks.  They want your money to sit on.   Period.  They dont care how much YOU make.  They care about how much THEY make.  

If the money is now in an IRA, she can roll over some of it.  She is going to have to pay some taxes and early withdrawal fees and there really is no way around it.  

GO TALK TO A SECURITIES INVESTMENT REP!!!