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I found that article while browsing the Business section of Google News yesterday.

I know April 15, 2013 is the last day to contribute for 2012 but I read that the traditional IRA account must have been opened (created) by close of business on December 31, 2012. Not true. Where are you getting that? From here: http://chicagophoenix.com/2012/12/30/to-contribute-to-an-ira-or-a-roth...

Thanks for your reply. I apologize for the ambiguity. Your opening sentence is incorrect. You can contribute to a 2012 IRA -- Roth or traditional -- up until April 15 2013. I know April 15, 2013 is the last day to contribute for 2012 but I read that the traditional IRA account must have been opened ...

I just learned that tomorrow is the last day to open a traditional IRA if I want to contribute for 2012. I am 42 years old. I already have had a Roth IRA (since 2011) and I have a 401K via my employer (current balance is $72,000). I also have $27,000 invested in a taxable account. My current annual ...