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Return To Retirement FAQ Archive   Search the Archives How do I set up an IRA? Answered By Randy Yingger, Editor An IRA or Individual Retirement Account has different kinds that can be set up. Here are some steps wherein a regular or traditional IRA can be set up. You need documents that show: 1. The custodian or trustee of the account should be a financial institution approved by the IRS 2. contributions must be in cash 3. there should be a non-forfeitable right to the amount all the time. 4. The account cannot be used to buy a life insurance. 5. You must start acceptance of distributions by April 1 of the year following the year in which you reach the age of 70 1/2. 6. A specified amount cannot be crossed over as the amount increases every year. You can get your employer or your labor union to help you set up an IRA. Submit all of your requirements to your choice of financial institution and your IRA will be setup. You have to have your IRA setup in your name. It should be only you and your beneficiaries that can receive the benefits and payments. These requirements are also needed: 1. Your interests should be non-forfeitable 2. The contract should state that it cannot be transferred to any person 3. The premiums should be flexible so if the compensation changes so should your payments --- permission must be obtained from editor Randy Yingger to re-publish --- Arizona Retirement Community

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