Treasury Launches myRAs Nationwide

Posted by Kim Chen on November 9th, 2015

With the initial pilot phase of the program concluded, the Treasury has announced that myRAs (my Retirement Accounts) are now available nationwide. A myRA is a Roth IRA with Roth IRA annual contribution limits ($5,500 for 2015, $6,500 if age 50 by 12/31/15) and income eligibility limits [i.e., available to those with annual taxable income of less than $131,000 (individuals) or $193,000 (couples) in 2015]. Key features include the ability to open an account and contribute small amounts through payroll direct deposits, bank drafts, or tax refund direct deposits; no fees; balances backed by the U.S. Treasury; and account portability. People can get information and sign up for an account at myRA.gov .

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