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.
Determine your maximum contribution. Take into consideration the standard limits on contributions as well as how much you can afford. 1  Through 2014, the limit for contributions to a Roth IRA is $5,500 if youâre younger than 50 years old. 2  If you are 50 years old or older, the annual limit is $6,500. Keep in mind that you cannot add more money to a Roth IRA than you made during the year. 2  For example, if you make $4,000 this year, you canât contribute more than $4,000 to the account for the year.