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The table below compares brokerage accounts with retirement accounts.
| Brokerage Account | Retirement Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes | May incur capitals gains tax on investment income; investments sold 1 year or less after buying are subject to ordinary income tax | Typically no capital gains; tax-deferred or tax-free growth |
| Contributions | Unlimited | Caps on annual contributions |
| Withdrawals | No limits or penalties | Penalties for withdrawing before a certain age, unless exceptions are met |
| Primary Use | Stock trading, options trading, additional long-term investments after maxing out retirement accounts | Long-term growth, retirement savings |
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Risk Disclosure
Investments are subject to market risks including the potential loss of principal invested.
Asset Allocation Disclosure
Asset allocation does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.
Diversification Disclosure
Diversification does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses.
Hypothetical Disclosure
Any rates of return shown above are purely hypothetical and do not represent the performance of any individual investment or portfolio of investments. They are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used to predict future product performance. Specific rates of return, especially for extended time periods, will vary over time. There is also a higher degree of risk associated with investments that offer the potential for higher rates of return. You should consult with your representative before making any investment decision.
Retirement Plan Disclosures
Money withdrawn from a SEP‐IRA (and not rolled over to another plan) is subject to income tax for the year in which an employee receives a distribution. If an employee withdraws money from a SEP‐IRA before age 59½, a 10 percent additional tax generally applies.
Employees who withdraw funds in a SIMPLE plan before age 59½ may have to pay a 10 percent tax on any withdrawals, in addition to any regular income tax. However, if the withdrawal occurs during the employee's first 2 years of participation, the additional tax is increased to 25 percent.
Employees who withdraw funds in a 401(k) plan before age 59½ may have to pay a 10 percent tax on any withdrawals, in addition to any regular income tax.
Retirement plan withdrawals may be subject to taxation and penalties when withdrawn early.