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An explanation of Nest Eggs, their contribution to IRAS, and what to know before investing.

1. Local Companies

2. Overview

3. Types of Nest Eggs

4. Increasing your Funds

5. Featured Local Company

1 . Local Companies

Pass It On Sales
503-313-8245
954 S. Ivy St.
Canby, OR

Baby Signs With Elizabeth ICI, INC.
503-962-0486
13780 SW Galbreath, Bldg. C
Sherwood, OR

Sterling Savings Bank
(503) 982-2574
3002 Stacey Allison Way
Woodburn, OR

U S Bank
(503) 981-9523
2263 Country Clb
Woodburn, OR

West Coast Bank
(503) 980-2330
1755 Mount Hood Ave Ste 120
Woodburn, OR

Washington Federal Savings
(503) 981-0574
999 N Cascade Dr
Woodburn, OR

Mid Valley Bank
(503) 981-0100
2540 Newberg Hwy
Woodburn, OR

U S Bank
(503) 982-8469
2263 Country Clb
Woodburn, OR

Peterkort Business Banking
(503) 291-4400
9755 SW Barnes Rd Ste 105
Portland, OR

U S Bank
(541) 742-7411
Commercial At Main
Halfway, OR

Have you started to save for your retirement? If so, you know that saving your money for a specific purpose, such as retirement, is harder than it looks. While savings accounts and certificates of deposits can be helpful, they are not always the best money management tools. Regarding specific savings goals, such as funding a college education or a retirement, a Nest Egg can be sure-fire way to keep your money saved until you need it.

A Nest Egg is usually a set sum of money that is saved and/or invested for one purpose. While this purpose can be anything you want, many people use Nest Eggs for retirement funding reasons. Often, a Nest Egg is a smaller part of a larger Individual Retirement Account, also known as IRAs. There are two types of IRAS, deductible and on-deductible, and, in each, the money is tax deferred. However, if you choose a deductible IRA, you can write off your contributions as tax deductible, but a non deductible IRA has no income restrictions. Ultimately, it’s your choice as to which IRA fits your financial needs. Typically, money that is saved in Nest Eggs, and overall IRAs, is invested carefully and conservatively so the holder will be able to maintain a future standard of living.

3 . Types of Nest Eggs

Because Nest Eggs are part of an IRA, there are different options you can choose.

1. 401 (k), Roth 401 (k), and 403 (b) accounts. These plans are very popular, and are often supported by employers. A total of $15,500 can be placed into these.

2. SIMPLE and SEP Plans: These types of plans are offered to employees who work for a business with less than 100 people. This includes self-employed individuals.

Before deciding if a Nest Egg is right for your retirement plan, consider the pros and cons. Remember to keep in mind that the guidelines for proper money management are usually beneficial if followed correctly.

4 . Increasing your Funds

With a retirement plan that includes Nest Eggs, there are two things you can do to maximize your chances of being able to live comfortably during your golden years.

1. Maximize your contributions often.

2. Properly manage your account(s), including your investments.

Currently, in the year 2008, contributions are set at $5,000. However, if you’re over 50, you’re allowed to add in an additional $1,000.

5 . Featured Local Company

Pass It On Sales

We are a biannual kids consignment sale.

503-313-8245
954 S. Ivy St.
Canby, OR
www.passitonsales.com

We are a biannual kids consignment event that happens twice a year in the spring and in the fall. We are helping our community to recycle and reuse their kids outgrown items and promote a growing economy. You can sell your stuff and earn 70-80% or come and shop. We are one of the largest sales in the Portland area. Two locations to better serve. Hillsboro and downtown Portland.

Nest Eggs Woodburn OR

1 . Local Companies

2 . Overview

3 . Types of Nest Eggs

4 . Increasing your Funds

5 . Featured Local Company