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Using my Roth IRA to pay student loans


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Guest sherylm07
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I am so close to paying of my *@#!& student loans, and just had the exciting thought that perhaps I can use my roth ira?! If so, will I only pay tax on the earnings and no penalty since it is for higher education?

I didn't know if you could pay a student loan, or if you had to currently be enrolled in a college.

Please advise!

Regards,

SLM

Posted

Paying off student loans does NOT qualify for the penalty exception for higher education.

Barry Picker, CPA/PFS, CFP

New York, NY

www.BPickerCPA.com

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