As of 2013, the maximum contribution is $5,550, which includes both your traditional IRA and Roth IRA contributions. For example, if you put $5,500 in your Roth IRA, you can't contribute at all to your traditional IRA.f your employer offers a savings incentive match plan for employees â a SIMPLE IRA, for short â you're in luck because you can sock away more money each year for retirement. Simple IRAs are tax-deferred plans created by your employer. Traditional IRAs also offer tax-deferred savings, but you set them up yourself.
How often should I regenerate my water softener? A: The frequency of regenerating a water softener depends on the capacity of the water softener, the hardness of the water and the water usage. On average, water softeners regenerate every three to six days. Continue Reading.
1 Salt-based units need to have the salt replenished on a regular basis, usually at a cost of anywhere from $2-$15 a month depending on the cost of the salt ($3-$8 per 40-pound bag) and the amount of salt used by your system.2  Before buying a water conditioner, find out exactly what impurities are in your water supply. The size of the water softener will depend on the amount of water to be softened (and some systems use more than one tank), but many water softeners are anywhere from 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 feet high and 12-26 inches across.