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.
Instructions. Understand the contribution limits for an IRA for the year in which you wish to contribute to both a Roth IRA and traditional IRA. Starting in 2008, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA.If you are over 50 years of age, you can contribute an extra $1,000. Meet the requirements for contributing to an IRA in general.nstructions. Understand the contribution limits for an IRA for the year in which you wish to contribute to both a Roth IRA and traditional IRA. Starting in 2008, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA.