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The Daily Money: Getting rich off of IRAs

Updated Aug. 3, 2026, 11:26 a.m. ET

Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

A new bill in Congress would crack down on wealthy Americans who use 401(k) retirement accounts and IRAs as tax shelters for billions of dollars in wealth. 

The 401(k) and IRA were designed to offer tax breaks to help Americans save enough money for a comfortable retirement. At a certain point, however, a swelling retirement account isn’t really about retirement.  

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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA TODAY. The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news.Subscribe here.

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