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Kiplinger
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Kelley R. Taylor

An IRA Contribution Option You Might Not Know

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When it comes to retirement savings strategies, some people overlook a valuable opportunity: a lesser-known IRA option that can be particularly beneficial for households where one partner has limited or no earned income. 

The spousal IRA is basically an exception to the usual rule that someone must have earned income to contribute to an individual retirement account. This unique feature can double a couple's retirement savings capacity.

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