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What It Is |
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A long-term, dividend-paying savings account with the expressed purpose of saving for retirement. |
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What It Does |
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Allows you to save for retirement in a safe, insured account that offers tax benefits depending on the type of account |
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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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Minimum Deposit |
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$100.00 |
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Minimum Balance to Earn Interest (APY) |
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$0.01
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Monthly Service Fee |
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NO |
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Dividends Paid |
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YES Quarterly
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Tiered Rate |
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NO |
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How Often Can APY Change |
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Quarterly |
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Limit on Withdraws or Transfers |
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YES
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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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Closing Fee |
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$50.00 if closed within 365 days of opening. No fee if account has been open less than 7 days or more than 365 days. |
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Contribution Limit |
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Varies each year
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Dormant Fee |
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NO |
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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 |