Individual Retirement Accounts
Give your future self some breathing room.
IRAs 101
An IRA, short for Individual Retirement Account, is a high-earning, long-term commitment investment and savings account with the purpose of helping you save (and save good) for retirement. IRAs earn higher dividends than a typical savings account. They also offer you a way to independently build your own nest egg, whether you have an employer funded 401(k) or not. All you need to open your own IRA is proof of income, plus a minimum of $100 - $500 to fund the account and you’re in.
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Smart Start and Variable Rate IRA Certificate Rates
| Type | Dividend Rate | APY* | Balances | Dividends Compounded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Type:
Smart Start IRA Certificate | 12 Month
|
Dividend Rate:
0.299%
| APY*:
0.30%
| Balances:
$100.00 Minimum Balance to Earn Stated APY
|
Dividends Compounded:
Quarterly
|
Type:
Variable Rate IRA Certificate | 18 Months
|
Dividend Rate:
0.399%
| APY*:
0.40%
| Balances:
$500.00 Minimum Balance to Earn Stated APY
|
Dividends Compounded:
Quarterly
|
Smart Start IRA Certificate - Additional deposits allowed during the term, $5 minimum.
Variable Rate IRA Certificate - Additional deposits allowed, $5 minimum. Dividend rate & APY subject to change during the term.
Which option is right for you?
Roth IRA
Traditional IRA
Rollover Account
Starting Fresh
Not sure?
You’ve given your future some thought — nice work.
Long-term commitment is a must.
Once your term is set, whether it’s one year or five years, withdrawing any money from the account before that period ends will result in a fee equal to a 90-day dividend. Just remember: your patience will pay off. Literally.
Taxes are involved.
No matter which type of IRA you open, you’ll be paying taxes on your contributions, be it now or down the road. Again, if you make any withdrawals before your set term limit, the IRS will take 10% of your funds, plus the withdrawal amount is also taxable.
Fortera members can invest in one of four IRA Certificates (Certificate is a technical term that describes the type of account you’re establishing within the credit union, no big deal).
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Account Benefits
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Money still doesn’t grow on trees, but Fortera savings accounts do collect dividends quarterly. (Dividends are our version of interest, or in other words, free money.)
Our skilled experts are easy to reach and happy to help. For members and non-members alike, meetings and consultations are always free, so make the most of your money, on us.
With us, your money is always protected and insured by the National Credit Union Administration. You’re covered on all deposits up to $250,000, so save away.
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An IRA, short for Individual Retirement Account, is a high-earning, long-term commitment investment and savings account with the purpose of helping you save for retirement.
Our IRA accounts do not have service or maintenance fees. Each account does have a specific minimum deposit amount and a minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement. See details below:
(1) Cumulative IRA Share - A $5 minimum balance requirement and a tiered minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(2) Fixed Rate Share IRA Certificate - A $500 minimum balance requirement and a $500 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(3) Smart Start IRA Certificate - A $100 minimum balance requirement and a $100 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(4) Variable Rate Share IRA Certificate - A $500 minimum balance requirement and a $500 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
To learn more about our fees, check out our Rate and Fee Disclosure.
To be able to open an IRA, you must meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) You must be able to provide proof of income. (2) You must live, work, worship, or attend school in Montgomery or Stewart counties in Tennessee or Christian, Trigg or Todd counties in Kentucky. (3) You must have a Share Savings Account to establish Fortera Credit Union Membership.
Each IRA account has a specific minimum deposit amount and a minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement. See details below:
(1) Cumulative IRA Share - A $5 minimum balance requirement and a tiered minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(2) Fixed Rate Share IRA Certificate - A $500 minimum balance requirement and a $500 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(3) Smart Start IRA Certificate - A $100 minimum balance requirement and a $100 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
(4) Variable Rate Share IRA Certificate - A $500 minimum balance requirement and a $500 minimum Annual Percentage Yield (APY) balance requirement.
Although many people wait to open an IRA, we recommend opening one as early as possible so that you have time to save adequately for your retirement. If you have a job and can provide us with proof of income and would like to open an IRA, schedule an appointment with us and we will help you start saving now.
Dividends are extra money that your account earns just by being open and meeting our minimum account dividend earning value. IRA Accounts earn divideneds quarterly as long as your account has the required minimum deposited in it. It is just another way we like to say thank you to our members for trusting us with your heard earned "dough". To learn more about what the current dividened rate is and our other savings accounts that earn dividends, please see our Rate and Fee Disclosure.
To verify your identity, we always ask that you come prepared with a government issued ID. It is important that it is not expired. Examples of acceptable IDs include a State Driver's License or a U.S or Foreign Passport. If we have trouble validating your ID, we may ask for a secondary ID. For children, we have a variety of other documents we can use to verify identities. These include social security cards, birth certificates, medicaid cards, and insurance cards. If you have a question about whether or not an ID can be used, just text us at 931.431.6800.
Our Cumulative IRAs, Smart Start IRA Certificates, and Variable Rate IRA Certificates all allow our members to make additional deposits. Our Fixed-Rate IRA Certificate does not allow additional deposits.
Please contact us at (931) 431-6800 or schedule an appointment using our Online Appointment Scheduling tool.
This account can be opened in a branch or remotely using our video chat service so that we can verify your identity. If you would like to make an appointment to open an IRA, you can schedule your appointment using our Online Appointment Scheduling tool. If you would like to open your account now, give us a video call.
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