tax-deferred
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The short version: Money grows in them tax-deferred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In his book “The Inheritance Playbook,” Chad Holmes gives the example of parents who are in their 80s and have $894,000 in a tax-deferred IRA.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
In those moments, steady dividend income can provide a vital cash bridge before tapping tax-deferred accounts early, said Charley Corbett, a financial planner in Naples, Fla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
On July 4, the tax-deferred investment accounts opened up for contributions from friends and family.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
The bottom line: Use the direct-rollover method when moving money from one tax-deferred account to another.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
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