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Failing to do so, and leaving a rollover IRA in cash, costs an investor at least $130,000 in lost wealth by age 65, assuming the rollover happens by age 55, according to Vanguard research.

Traditional IRA contributions may be tax-deductible, but Roth IRA contributions, like brokerage account contributions, are not. Contributions can be withdrawn at any time without penalty.

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For both a SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA, you will pay taxes on the withdrawals from the account. There is a 10% penalty if this is done before reaching age 59-½.