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.
How much can I contribute to an IRA? Many factors can affect your eligibility and contribution limits to either the Traditional IRA or Roth IRA â tax filing status, your current earned income level and whether or not you participate in a retirement plan at work.