IRA Accounts

Individual Retirement Accounts are appropriately named.  Every individual has personal financial needs and goals, and there’s an IRA available to help meet those specific objectives.

If you meet certain eligibility requirements, you can deduct contributions to a traditional IRA from your federal taxable income.  If you make too much money to qualify for tax-deductible contributions to a Traditional IRA or for contributions to a Roth IRA, you can make nondeductible contributions to a Traditional IRA.  Your money in a Traditional IRA accumulates tax deferred.

            Contributions to a Roth IRA aren’t tax deductible when you make them, but earnings are exempt from income taxes upon withdrawal if you meet certain conditions.

            A Rollover IRA can be vitally important if you are changing employers or contemplating retirement.  A direct “rollover” of your payout from an employer’s pension or other qualified retirement plan (QRP) can avoid withdrawal penalties and tax payments on those funds until you withdraw them at a later date.  It also allows you to “roll” money into another employer’s QRP without penalty.

            An Education IRA can help you save for higher education.  Like a Roth, contributions are not tax-deductible, but withdrawals are tax-free if used for tuition, books and other qualified expenses for higher education.

            IRAs can offer you other special advantages including a broad range of investments to choose from.  For more information, and a free Member IRA Guide, contact a representative at the credit union.  Or call toll-free 1-800-503-7788 to speak with a MEMBERS Financial Services Representative.  A Representative will be happy to help you at no cost or obligation.  Call today!