Money in both qualified and non-qualified accounts accumulates tax-deferred until it is withdrawn. Untaxed portions of any withdrawals increase your earnings for the year, and have the potential to raise your income to a higher tax bracket.
Leg swelling related to fluid buildup. Leg swelling caused by the retention of fluid in leg tissues is known as peripheral edema. It can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system or the kidneys. Leg swelling isn't always a sign of a heart or circulation problem.
It happens to almost all of us on long trips: swollen legs and ankles. According to the Mayo Clinic, slight swelling is harmless, caused by temporary poor circulation from sitting still for extended periods of time during a long flight, car or bus ride, or a train trip. Occasionally, swelling can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot forms in a lower leg vein. However, unless you are at risk for DVT -- are older, overweight, have a history of blood clots or have recently undergone surgery -- leg swelling is a temporary, uncomfortable and easily preventable condition.