individual retirement account

noun

: ira

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From age 18, the account begins operating under rules similar to those that apply to a traditional individual retirement account known as IRAs, the vehicle many US adults already use to save for later life. — Kris Iyer, Fortune, 22 July 2026 This is because the rules that govern traditional individual retirement accounts will apply. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Parents will have to fill out forms to access the 530a accounts, which function like individual retirement accounts. — Lia Russell july 1, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Research by Vanguard found nearly 30% of individual retirement accounts had gone untouched in cash for seven years, costing investors significant growth over time. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for individual retirement account

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1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of individual retirement account was in 1974

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individual retirement account

noun
individual re·​tire·​ment account
often capitalized I&R&A
: ira
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