Invest in your future with a traditional or Roth IRA. These tax-advantaged* accounts let you save for retirement while earning competitive interest. Roll your IRA into a CD for further earnings.

Details
  • Competitive interest above standard savings rates
  • Tax-advantaged savings*
  • Traditional and Roth IRA options
  • No setup fees
  • No monthly or annual maintenance fees
  • $6000 contribution limit per year, $7000 if you are 50 or older.
  • Funds can be used to purchase CDs within IRA
  • Variety of IRA terms ranging from 1 year to 5 years
  • Depositors are FDIC insured up to the maximum allowed by law
  • $500 minimum opening deposit on most terms

*Consult a tax advisor.

Traditional vs. Roth

There are advantages to both traditional and Roth IRAs. One of the biggest differences is the time at which you see the most advantage. A traditional IRA provides potential tax relief today, while a Roth IRA has the potential for the most tax benefit at time of retirement.

Traditional IRA

  • No income limits to open
  • No minimum contribution requirement
  • Contributions are tax deductible on state and federal income tax*
  • Earnings are tax deferred until withdrawal (when usually in lower tax bracket)
  • Withdrawals can begin at age 59 ½
  • Early withdrawals subject to penalty**
  • Mandatory withdrawals at age 70 ½

Roth IRA

  • Income limits to be eligible to open Roth IRA***
  • Contributions are NOT tax deductible
  • Earnings are 100% tax free at withdrawal*
  • Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty*
  • Withdrawals on interest can begin at age 59 ½
  • Early withdrawals on interest subject to penalty**
  • No mandatory distribution age
  • No age limit on making contributions as long as you have earned income

*Subject to some minimal conditions. Consult a tax advisor.

**Certain exceptions apply, such as healthcare, purchasing first home, etc.

***Consult a tax advisor.