Individual Retirement Accounts

Traditional IRA: A tax deferred savings plan, which means all the earnings you accumulate remain tax deferred until you make withdrawals from the account.

  • To make contributions, you must be under age 70 1/2 and earned compensation for the year
  • For tax years 2008 and 2009, you can contribute $5,000 (must have earned income equal to or greater than the contribution)
  • For qualified individuals age 50 or older, you can contribute $6,000
  • Contributions may be tax deductible
  • Funds can be withdrawn (without penalty) any time after you reach age 59 1/2. Some exceptions qualify, call for more details.

Roth IRA: A savings plan to which participants are able to make annual non-deductible contributions and earnings may be tax free.

  • No restriction on contributions
  • For tax years 2008 and 2009, you can contribute $5,000 (some restrictions may apply, call for details)
  • For qualified individuals age 50 or older, you can contribute $6,000
  • Tax deferred earnings
  • Funds can be withdrawn (without penalty) any time after you reach age 59 1/2. Some exceptions qualify, call for more details.

IRA Investment Options: Once you select the type of IRA, you must choose which investment option you prefer. 

  • Passbook IRA - the ability to make smaller, unlimited contributions
  • Certificate of Deposit IRA - the ability to make larger contr ibutions and earn a higher rate

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