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INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS (IRAs)

Tax-advantaged account options to make the most of your savings.

Invest in Your Future

Whatever your vision of retirement, investing in an IRA provides resources to help you get there. We offer both Traditional and Roth IRAs in three different account types, so you can take advantage of the tax benefits of IRA in the way that best fits your needs.

As with all of our deposit accounts, IRAs at Together Credit Union are federally insured by NCUA, allowing your investment to grow risk-free.

Open or Service Your Account

Do you need to complete an IRA transaction, but can't make it into a branch? Retirement Central can help, with self-service tools and guidance to help you achieve financial security in retirement.

What is Retirement Central?

With Retirement Central, you can complete and electronically sign forms to request a contribution to be transferred into your Together Credit Union IRA account.

You can also complete and electronically sign forms to request a withdrawal from your IRA.

Prefer printing the documents? That works too! See below for details.

Don’t have an IRA or HSA?

Retirement Central allows you to open your IRA or HSA online, as long as you are a member and the primary account holder.

Printing IRA Forms

You can complete the Retirement Central forms, print them, and then either mail them to us or drop them off at your nearest branch. If mailing, please send to:

Together Credit Union
Attn: IRA Services
423 Lynch St.
St. Louis, MO 63118

 

All IRA Options Include:

  • Tax-advantaged retirement savings1
  • Competitive dividends
  • Choice to open as Traditional or Roth
  • No setup or annual fees
  • Minimum deposit of just $5.00 to open

Traditional vs. Roth IRAs

There are two kinds of IRAs to choose from, each with distinct tax advantages. A tax advisor can help you decide which one is right for your personal goals and tax scenario:
Traditional IRA

Anyone who has earned compensation or who files income tax jointly with a spouse who has earned compensation can contribute.

  • No minimum contribution per year.
  • Contributions may be tax-deductible*.
  • Earnings are tax-deferred until withdrawal.
  • Penalty-free withdrawals can begin at age 59½
  • Early withdrawals are subject to penalty**
  • Mandatory withdrawal starts at age 73 (as of 2023). This will increase to 75 in 2033.
    • For more information regarding Required Minimum Distributions, please visit the IRS website.
Roth IRA
  • Anyone with earned compensation or who files income tax jointly with a spouse who has earned compensation and is within certain income limits can contribute.
  • Contributions are NOT tax deductible
  • Earnings are tax-deferred*
  • Contributions can be withdrawn without tax or tax penalty
  • Early withdrawal of interest is subject to income tax and possible tax penalty**
  • No mandatory withdrawal or distribution
  • Qualifying withdrawals are tax-free***

IRA Accumulation (Savings)

Simple savings option

  • $5 Minimum Balance
  • No monthly fee
Open an Account

IRA Money Market

Balances higher earnings with flexibility

  • Minimum $1,000 average daily balance to earn interest
  • Competitive rates
  • Interest compounds daily, paid monthly
Open an Account

IRA Certificate of Deposit (CD)

Lock in higher rates for longer-term savings

  • $1,000 minimum opening deposit
  • Variety of rate and term options available
Open an Account

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Disclosures:

1- Subject to some minimal conditions. Consult a tax advisor.

2- Certain exceptions apply, such as disability, first time home purchase, etc.

3- Account must be open for 5 years and after age 59½, or for a first-time home purchase, or upon disability or death of the account owner.