Hi friends, I'm Laura Adams and you're listening to the Money Girl

Podcast. Thanks so much for joining me. I've got a great episode for you today about IRAs. These accounts

are powerful when it comes to saving money, but unfortunately they tend to be

misunderstood. Even though they're one of the best ways to save for retirement

and they're available to just about every American with income, including non-earning

spouses when you're married and file taxes jointly, many people are passing them up.

Some simple misunderstandings about how IRAs work may be keeping you from shoring up your

financial security.

So in this episode, I'll kill three common mistakes

so you can use IRAs to successfully build wealth.

To read the transcript for this show,

you'll find it on the Moneygirl page at quick and dirty tips.com

Just look for episode number 392 called three common IRA mistakes that steal your wealth.

Recently I was invited to make a speaking appearance

at the University of North Georgia

on the topic of creating financial independence.

During my Q&A session at the end, it was clear that many students were really anxious to start building wealth, but some were also hesitant.

Fortunately, their concerns revealed misunderstandings

about the rules for using an IRA.

And of course, I was thrilled to clear up those mis- about the rules for using an IRA.

And of course I was thrilled to clear up those misconceptions

and put their minds at ease about getting started.

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