The three-cup anemometer was further modified by the Australian Derek Weston in 1991 to measure both wind direction and wind speed. Weston added a tag to one cup, which causes the cupwheel speed to increase and decrease as the tag moves alternately with and against the wind.
A A. There are certain restrictions when it comes to borrowing money from your Roth IRA. While you can't take out a loan from your Roth IRA like you can with other retirement accounts such as a 401(k), you may withdraw funds for short periods of time. The withdrawal of these funds are tax-free, penalty-free and interest-free, according to Bible Money Matters.
Using money from an IRA. If you have a traditional IRA, Barzideh says you can borrow up to $10,000 for a down payment without paying a tax penalty if you are a first-time homebuyer, although you will have to pay income tax on the loan. If you are married, each spouse can borrow up to $10,000 for a total of $20,000.