Raising an orphaned puppy is a noble and satisfying experience. However, orphaned puppies are very fragile and raising them can be challenging. Do not be disappointed if you are unsuccessful with some or all of the puppies. The fact that you are trying to help is often reward enough.
A Roth IRA for a child with earned income can be very attractive. There's no minimum age to set up a Roth IRA, and many IRA providers will accept accounts for minors.In most cases, the only issue is whether the child has taxable compensation.Potential for Tax-Free Compounding.n unmarried person must have earned income of his or her own to contribute to a Roth IRA. The income has to be income earned from employment, not investment income, and it has to be taxable compensation income. However, that doesn't mean your child has to actually pay tax on the income.
If you or your spouse do have earned income, you can contribute to a Roth at any age (unlike a traditional IRA, which prohibits contributions starting in the year you turn age 70Â½). To qualify for a Roth IRA in 2007, the adjusted gross income on your joint return must be less than $166,000 ($114,000 for singles).And the amount you can contribute starts to phase out at $156,000 ($99,000 for singles).You can benefit from contributing to a Roth even if you're well into your senior years.f you die with a Roth, your heirs inherit the money income-tax free. If you or your spouse had any earned income last year, you still have until April 17 to open a Roth IRA for 2006. And you can contribute to a 2007 IRA anytime now, too.