Roth IRA contributions can be withdrawn at any time with no penalties. I am aware of the 60 day (and only once per 12 months) rule, but does this rule apply only to earnings or to all funds that are withdrawn (contributions and earnings)? Can I rollover contributions past the 60 days and/or more than once every 12 months?

Is the only restriction that you can only withdraw contributions after the roth account has been open five years, or are there additional restrictions? For example, if my account has been open 10 years, can I withdraw contributions made 2 years ago?

I have two questions about my employer retirement 401k contributions.
1. The maximum I can put in is $15,500 for 2007. But I started in mid year. Is it prorated from the time I started? Example: I started on July 1, is the contribution $15,500/2 = $7,750.
2. My employer matching is 2:1 up to a maximum of 6% of salary. Example: $50,000 annual salary, employer contribution is $3,000. For every dollar I put in, they will put in $0.50. Is the employer matching of $3,000 included in the $15,500 which means the employee total amount invested is $12,500, or, is it $15,500 from employee plus $3,000 from employer which would equal $18,500. I think it’s the former but just want to check.
Thanks….

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