individual retirement account

noun

: ira

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Parents will have to fill out forms to access the 530a accounts, which function like individual retirement accounts. — Lia Russell july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 But there could be another reason to consider these accounts — namely, for a Roth individual retirement account conversion. — Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Research by Vanguard found nearly 30% of individual retirement accounts had gone untouched in cash for seven years, costing investors significant growth over time. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 July 2026 This return to record highs means 401(k)s, individual retirement accounts and stock portfolios that track benchmark US stock indexes recovered after an uneasy few weeks. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for individual retirement account

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First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of individual retirement account was in 1974

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individual retirement account

noun
individual re·​tire·​ment account
often capitalized I&R&A
: ira
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