“Paid into IRA without knowing income limit”

Item: Paid into IRA without knowing income limit
Rating: 2
Author: u_Swimsuit-Area

What Actually Happened

Paying into IRA for years without realizing income limit

What I wish I knew

"Income limits exist for IRAs"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Research income limits before investing"

Regret Index

8/10

Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.

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