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.
Yet there's a limit to how much you can put into an IRA every year. The limit on traditional IRA contributions for the 2018 tax year will be $5,500 for those younger than age 50, and $6,500 for those who are 50 or older. That's the same limit that's been in place for five years. If you make less than that amount from earned income from a job or self-employment, then your contribution is limited to your earned income.