How to Open a Roth IRA Account

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Learn the basics of an IRA.. Understand Traditional IRA's.. Understand a Roth IRA.

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1

Learn the basics of an IRA.

Step 1

Learn the basics of an IRA.

2

Understand Traditional IRA's.

Step 2

Understand Traditional IRA's.

3

Understand a Roth IRA.

Step 3

Understand a Roth IRA.

4

Choose the correct account type for you.

Step 4

Choose the correct account type for you.

5

Calculate your modified adjusted gross income ("AGI").

Step 5

Calculate your modified adjusted gross income ("AGI").

6

Determine if you are eligible to open a Roth IRA.

Step 6

Determine if you are eligible to open a Roth IRA.

7

Decide what type(s) of investments(s) you will purchase.

Step 7

Decide what type(s) of investments(s) you will purchase.

8

Decide where you will place your account.

Step 8

Decide where you will place your account.

9

Determine whom you will name as beneficiary.

Step 9

Determine whom you will name as beneficiary.

10

Apply for a new account.

Step 10

Apply for a new account.

11

Begin making contributions to your account.

Step 11

Begin making contributions to your account.

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