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In 2010, the IRA conversion rules for individuals making more than 0000 will change so that existing IRAs can be converted into Roth IRAs with two years to pay off taxes on the money. Transfer assets from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA if you think you may be in a higher tax bracket upon retirement with advice from aninvestment portfolio manager in this free video on individual retirement accounts. Expert: Gregory Bramwell-Smith Bio: Gregory Bramwell-Smith is the relationship and portfolio manager at Bramwell-Smith Associates. Filmmaker: David Pakman

Comparing IRA CD interest rates is similar to comparing interest rates outside of an IRA and requires checking with different banks and brokerage firms for the best rates. Check a variety of certificates of deposit for the best rate inside of an IRA with advice from aninvestment portfolio manager in this free video on investing and retirement funds. Expert: Gregory Bramwell-Smith Bio: Gregory Bramwell-Smith is the relationship and portfolio manager at Bramwell-Smith Associates. Filmmaker: David Pakman

The rules for IRA investing dictate that investments should be practical, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Avoid triggering tax consequences from the IRS due to poor investment decisions with advice from an investment consultant in this free video on investing. Expert: Roger Groh Bio: Roger Groh is the founder of Groh Asset Management. Filmmaker: Bing Hu

A mutual fund is a pool of investments placed in a number of different securities by a mutual fund company. An IRA is similar to a mutual fund, except that IRA contributions are made post-tax and have to be made and withdrawn in specified amounts. Choose between a mutual fund and an IRA with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments. Expert: John Pinelli Bio: John Pinelli is a financial service broker for Northwestern Mutual Insurance. Filmmaker: Bing Hu

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