| What It Is |
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A fixed rate account with the expressed purpose of saving for retirement |
| What It Does |
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Allows members to save for retirement in a safe, insured account that offers tax benefits depending on the type of account |
| Who Is Eligible |
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TRADITIONAL Anyone under age 70 ½ who has income from compensation, or anyone who has received a distribution from a qualified retirement plan and decides to roll over the proceeds of the plan into an IRA
ROTH Anyone who has income from compensation, with MAGI up to $105,000 for single filers and up to $166,000 for joint filers. Reduced contributions allowed for higher incomes.
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| Types |
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-Traditional -ROTH -SEP (Simplified Employee Pension) -Coverdell Education Savings
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| Terms |
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24 months |
| Minimum Deposit |
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$2,500.00 |
Minimum Balance to Earn Interest (APY) |
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$2,500.00 |
| Monthly Service Fee |
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NO |
| Dividends Paid |
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YES Semi-Annually
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| Tiered Rate |
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NO |
How Often Can APY Change |
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Rates are determined by the board and can change at anytime. CDs that are locked in, however, can only be changed at maturity or during the grace period. |
Limit on Withdraws or Transfers |
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YES Withdrawals or deposits can only be made when the CD is in its grace period.
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| Revoking |
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Can only be revoked within 7 days after receiving disclosure statement
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| Withdraw Fee |
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Taxes/penalties may apply to withdrawals depending on type of IRA, when the withdrawal occurs, and what the withdrawal is for.
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| Balance Method |
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Daily - meaning dividends are calculated by applying a rate to the balance in the account each day.
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| Contribution Limit |
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Varies each year
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| Dormant Fee |
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NO |
Special Characteristics |
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-Can choose to contribute under previous tax year prior to April 15th of current year. -Must designate percentage of distribution for beneficiaries, if applicable -IRA Disclosure Statement details further limitations & benefits -Must be single ownership, no joint IRAs -Insured up to $250,000 by NCUA and are insured separately from other share accounts |