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Your future is fast approaching — prepare for it with an interest-bearing IRA.

    • Tax-advantaged retirement savings*
    • Competitive interest above standard savings rates
    • Traditional and Roth IRA options
    • No setup fees
    • No monthly or annual maintenance fees
    • $7,000 contribution limit per year
    • Additional $1,000 "catch-up" contribution allowed for ages 50 or older
    • Funds can be used to purchase CDs within IRA
    • $25 minimum deposit to open a Variable IRA
    • $1,000 minimum deposit for all other IRA products

 

*Consult a tax advisor.

There are advantages to both Traditional and Roth IRAs. The biggest difference is a Traditional IRA provides potential tax relief today, while a Roth IRA has the potential for the most tax benefit at the 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 72 (70 ½ if you reach 70 ½ before January 1, 2020)
  • No age limit on making contributions as long as you have earned income

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  • Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty**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

*Consult a tax advisor.

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

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