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    Jan 17, 2007, 12:24 PM
    Ira for retired with no earned income
    Retired with income from investments, social security and pension. Can I invest in a roth or regular ira?
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    Jan 17, 2007, 03:49 PM
    In order to fund ANY IRA (Roth or traditional), you MUST have EARNED INCOME. Income from investments, Social Security ot Pension does not qualify.
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