What do you want out of retirement? Do you want to travel? Do you want to retire early? Or do you simply want a secure source of adequate income?
Whatever your retirement goals, a DCTFCU Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can help you reach those goals.
DCTFCU IRAs offer you:
- Long-term savings with compounding dividends
- Funds insured up to $250,000
- Automatic deposits allowed
- May rollover retirement funds
- Easy set up
Traditional IRA Accounts (ACCUMULATIVE & CERTIFICATES)
Whether retirement is in your near future or still years away, it's always the right time to plan for retirement. And a DCTFCU Traditional IRA is an essential part of your plan.
Take advantage of the Traditional IRA benefits:
- Dividends paid monthly on accumulative accounts
- Dividends paid quarterly on certificates
- Earn tax-deferred, compound interest on your money
- Deposit up to $4000 for tax year 2007; up to $5000 for tax year 2008
- For age 50 and older, deposit up to $5000 for tax year 2007; up to $6000 for tax years 2008
- Begin penalty-free withdrawals as early as age 59½
- Continue tax-deferred deposits as late as age 70½
- Begin withdrawing funds at age 70½
Take penalty-free early distributions for education or a first-time home purchase (you must still pay taxes on the money you withdraw)
Check with our savings representatives for further information about distribution and deductibility rules
Roth IRA Accounts (ACCUMULATIVE & CERTIFICATES)
If you'd rather pay taxes on your retirement income now rather than later, consider DCTFCU's Roth IRA
- Competitive rates
- Dividends paid monthly on accumulative accounts
- Dividends paid quarterly on certificates
- Earnings may be tax-free after meeting the five-year rule
- Deposit up to $4000 for tax year 2007; up to $5000 for tax year 2008
- For age 50 and older, deposit up to $5000 for tax year 2007; up to $6000 for tax years 2008
Withdraw the earnings tax-free after five years if:
- You are 59½ or older, or
- You are a first-time home buyer, or
- You are disabled, or
- You are a beneficiary of the deceased owner
Check with our savings representatives for further information about a Roth IRA account
*Penalties may apply for early withdrawal.
Coverdell Education Savings Account
Start saving now for a child's education with a DCTFCU Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA).
- Dividends paid quarterly
- Deposit up to $2000 per year for each child under 18
- Withdraw money tax and penalty free as long as it is used for education (K-12, College, Technical School, etc.)
- Withdrawals are tax-free since deposits are made after taxes
- Funds not used may be rolled into a family member’s Coverdell without penalty
- Funds must be withdrawn by age 30 (unless disabled), penalties may apply
Check with our savings representatives for further information about a Coverdell Education Savings Account