They are safe indefinitely while frozen. However, as soon as they begin to thaw and become warmer than 40 Â°F, bacteria that may have been present before freezing can begin to multiply. Perishable foods should never be thawed on the counter, or in hot water and must not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Retirement plan at work. There's a third set of rules that come into play when you're covered by a retirement plan at work that affects Ashley's ability to take a deduction for an IRA contribution. Like the second set, deductible traditional IRA contributions are determined by tax filing status and MAGI.
If you are currently covered by a retirement plan at work in 2007, deductibility for traditional IRA contributions are phased out if your modified adjusted gross income is: 1  More than $83,000 but less than $103,000 if married and filing a joint return. 2  More than $52,000 but less than $62,000 for a single individual or head of household.