The work was done, the final bill came out to about $1600, and we now have a hot water heater. We then did some research (yes, we should have done it before, but the timing was tight, and we just wanted hot water), and discovered that a new 30 gallon hot water heater generally runs $300 - $500.
What is a 'Roth IRA'. A Roth IRA is an individual retirement plan that bears many similarities to the traditional IRA, but the contributions are not tax deductible and qualified distributions are tax free.
The Roth IRA was established in 1996 as the newest addition to the individual retirement accounts (IRAs) available to individuals. Its tax treatment differs greatly from most other IRAs. Contribution limits are the same as those for Traditional IRAs, but tax deductions are not available on contributions to Roth IRAs.