Note the * used after the heading %Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts label. It refers to the Footnote in the lower part of the nutrition label, which tells you  %DVs are based on a 2,000 calorie diet . This statement must be on all food labels.
The Individual Retirement Arrangement, or IRA, was first introduced in 1974 as a way to encourage workers to save for retirement. As of 2010, you can deduct up to $5,000 in contributions to a traditional IRA, and an additional $1,000 if you are over age 50. SIMPLE IRA plans are workplace plans for small businesses.As of 2010, you can contribute up to $11,500 to a SIMPLE IRA, and an additional $2,500 if you are over age 50.Contributions to SIMPLE plans don't count against your eligibility to make tax-deductible contributions to traditional IRAs.s of 2010, you can deduct up to $5,000 in contributions to a traditional IRA, and an additional $1,000 if you are over age 50. SIMPLE IRA plans are workplace plans for small businesses.
Generally, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA in 2011 ($6,000 if you'll be age 50 or older by the end of the year), as long as you have taxable compensation at least equal to the amount of your IRA contribution.he spousal IRA rule doesn't change any of the other rules that generally apply to IRAs. You can contribute to a traditional IRA, to a Roth IRA, or both. However, you can't make regular contributions to a traditional IRA for the year you turn 70Â½ or thereafter.