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Post Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:09 am    Post subject:
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fj, i think your reasoning is sound.
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Post Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:51 pm    Post subject: Should I take a IRA withdraw to pay off credit card debit
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I have a cc debt I would like to pay off. I was laid off from my job the year I turned 55. I rolled the money in 401K to IRA r/o and was wondering if I could withdraw without 10% penalty
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:58 am    Post subject:
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Hi cgmarte,

Generally, you cannot borrow money from your IRA account. In case, you're looking for a short-term source of money, you can borrow it from your IRA account. However, you'll have to repay those funds within a 60-day period.

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Post Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:03 am    Post subject: IRA distribution for credit card debt
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If your interest on your credit cards is 20+%, then that is a heck of a lot more than you are going to pay in penalty and taxes if you withdraw from your IRA to pay off credit card debt that carries a very high interest rate. Sometimes you just have to do what is best for you. If you are constantly paying out everything you make towards credit card debt, you will never be able to make deposits to your IRA or any other retirement vehicle. That's just my opinion. I'm considering doing this as well.
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Post Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:17 am    Post subject: missing question
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I posted a question on this forum yesterday and now it is gone....Is this normal???
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Post Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:04 am    Post subject:
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Hi fdxorf,

Your query has not been deleted. You can find your query and it's reply at:
http://www.mortgagefit.com/credit-rating/about43402.html

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Post Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:10 pm    Post subject: IRA to Credit Card pay off
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I am 45 and have $55K in a IRA and little over 5K in 401K. I would like to cash out 25K from IRA to pay credit card debts (appx 27K). Is it a good idea ???
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Post Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:52 pm    Post subject:
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Hi Kharkhowa,

It is not a good idea as you'll be liable for paying 10% penalty if you cash out your IRA before you reach the age of 59 and 1/2 years.

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Post Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:55 am    Post subject: IRA monthly withdrawal
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What about paying off my $23,000 credit card balance from my IRA monthly over a 2 year period so not hit as hard on taxes. I am 62 and lost my job and my unemployment is not enough to cover all my bills...What are you thoughts.
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:08 am    Post subject:
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Hi Alyce,

I don't think IRA monthly withdrawal will be a good option. Nevertheless, you should contact an attorney or a tax adviser and take their opinion in this matter.

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