IRA if retired?

[dm]

This is my first year being retired but my wife is still finishing out her contract. She is maxing out her retirement at work as I use to do. I was wondering if I can open up an IRA in my name even if I don't have any earned income.

I think our combined income is now low enough that I could even get a ROTH.

 

[OAG]

Spousal IRA! Download the publication at the IRS site dealing with IRA's. Publication 590 is the number.

 

[ziggy29]

If your wife has enough income to fund both of you, yes.

 

[WilliamG]

If your wife has enough income to fund both of you, yes.

Absolutely. And make it Roth if you can.

 

[dm]

Thanks!!