When preparing to buy your first home or you are entering back into homeownership, itâs important to plan ahead so you can manage your finances and be a successful homeowner. Take advantage of a Homebuyer Education course offered by Springboard. Itâs approved by HUD, FreddieMac, and FannieMae, and can qualify you for reduced rates with some lenders, down payment loans, and other specialty programs. Get an in-depth look at the following: Preparing for homeownership.
Retirement Topics - IRA Contribution Limits. For 2015, 2016, and 2017, your total contributions to all of your traditional and Roth IRAs cannot be more than: $5,500 ($6,500 if youâre age 50 or older), or. your taxable compensation for the year, if your compensation was less than this dollar limit.
In addition, married workers can also contribute to a spousal IRA on behalf of their spouse if that spouse did not have any earned income that year. Regardless, income from interest, dividends, and capital gains alone does not permit a person to contribute to an IRA. How Much You Can You Contribute to an IRA? Provided your compensation is at least as much as the amount of your contributions, taxpayers under 50 years old may currently contribute up to $5,500 per year to their IRA(s). Those at least 50 years old by the end of the tax year may contribute an additional $1,000 in catch-up savings annually for a total of $6,500.