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#RI-69e34304·5 months ago·
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Contributed to wrong IRA account

Contributed $7,000 to wrong IRA account, now stuck

What I wish I knew
"Check account names carefully"
If I could tell you one thing
"Double-check account names before contributing"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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