retirement account

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At that point, the accounts are treated like an individual retirement account, and withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bad business decisions, a divorce and taxes left him with $9,000 in his bank account, a $13,000 MLB pension, a $242,000 retirement account, and $200,000 in equity in a Las Vegas condo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

You can’t fall back on that money in an emergency like you could with a retirement account.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Caregivers often cut back on work hours or leave the workforce altogether, resulting in lost wages, lower retirement account balances, reduced Social Security benefits, missed career opportunities and, in many cases, diminished long-term financial security.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

She had checked the balance in their retirement account.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides