Overview
- Tax-advantaged retirement savings
- Competitive interest above standard savings rates
- No setup or maintenance fees
- Additional $1,000 “catch-up” contribution allowed for ages 50+
- No minimum deposit to open
Traditional IRA
- Anyone under age 70½ may open
- Contributions are tax deductible on state and federal income tax [1]
- Earnings are tax deferred until withdrawal (when usually in lower tax bracket)
- Withdrawals can begin at age 59½
- Early withdrawals subject to penalty [2]
- Mandatory withdrawals at age 72½
Roth IRA
- Income must be less than $120,000 annually to open ($177,000 for married couples)
- Contributions are NOT tax deductible
- Earnings are 100% tax free at withdrawal
- Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty [3]
- Withdrawals on interest can begin at age 59½
- Early withdrawals on interest subject to penalty [2]
- No mandatory distribution age
[1] Consult with a tax advisor.
[2] Certain exceptions apply, such as healthcare, purchasing a home, etc.
[3] Subject to some minimal conditions.