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Pete4
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My income is based on Social security and dividends. Is there a vehicle that I can use for shielding income (like a traditional ira)?

I have $0 of earned income other than dividends and interest.

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My income is based on Social security and dividends. Is there a vehicle that I can use for shielding income (like a traditional ira)?

You must have earned income to contribute to an IRA and get a tax benefit. You have no earned income with just social security and dividends.

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My income is based on Social security and dividends. Is there a vehicle that I can use for shielding income (like a traditional ira)?

You must have earned income to contribute to an IRA and get a tax benefit. You have no earned income with just social security and dividends.

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