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.
How much you can contribute. You can contribute money to a Roth IRA as long as you (or your spouse) have taxable compensation. How much you can contribute depends on your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI). A full contribution for 2016 is $5,500. And if you're 50 or over, it's $6,500 because the IRS lets you contribute an additional $1,000.