plural IRAs
: a retirement savings account in which income taxes on certain deposits and on all gains are deferred until withdrawals are made
Irish Republican Army
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Abbreviation
a representative of the IRA
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Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Think of it as a starter IRA in your child’s name.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
For 2026, that's up to $24,500 to a 401(k) and $7,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
As an author, Keefe has specialized in untangling shadowy networks, whether that’s the Provisional IRA or the Sackler family, whose role in the opioid crisis via their ownership of Purdue Pharma was the subject of his book Empire of Pain.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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Noun
After that, the account converts to standard traditional IRA rules.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Think of it as a starter IRA in your child’s name.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
For 2026, that's up to $24,500 to a 401(k) and $7,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
As an author, Keefe has specialized in untangling shadowy networks, whether that’s the Provisional IRA or the Sackler family, whose role in the opioid crisis via their ownership of Purdue Pharma was the subject of his book Empire of Pain.
—Julian Sancton, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2026
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“IRA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IRA. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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IRA
noun
: an account in which a person may deposit up to a stipulated amount each year and that is not taxable until retirement or early withdrawal
Note: Deposits to an IRA may not be completely or partially deductible from adjusted gross income if one's income exceeds a set level.
Etymology
Noun
individual retirement account
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