Q.Can a non-working spouse contribute to an IRA?
A.Yes. A non-working spouse is eligible to open either a traditional or Roth IRA, and to make a maximum contribution of $5,000 so long as the couple’s adjusted gross income is at least $10,000 and not more than $159,000.
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