Are not
covered by another retirement plan and would like to deduct your
IRA contribution from your taxes
Are covered
by another retirement plan, but would like to defer the tax on
your earned interest until you retire
Are under
70-1/2 years and have earned income from employment.
Important
Facts
A Traditional
IRA is a long-term investment account that is FDIC insured.
Maximum
annual contribution for 2005s is $4,000 per person, and can
be
made until April 17, 2006. For 2006, the maximum annual contribution
is $4,000 per person.
If only
one spouse works, each spouse can still open an IRA.
Can begin
withdrawing IRA funds anytime after the age of 59-1/2 without
early withdrawal penalties.