Yes, you can maintain both types of IRAs at the same time. You can even make contributions to both types of IRAs in the same year. But your contributions to both Roth and Traditional IRAs cannot exceed the maximum contribution limit for all IRAs.

There are limits on the amount of income one can make during a given year—and the limits change from year to year. As of 2021, you may contribute up to $6,000 each year. If you are age 50 or older this raises to $7,000. You are never too young to start saving for retirement as long as you have an income.

Please visit the IRS website for details.

When you switch jobs you may transfer your employee retirement account into your IRA.  Contact a TCT Member Service Specialist for assistance.

With a Roth IRA, you do not get the immediate benefit of a possible tax deduction now, but when you are allowed to withdraw the money it is not considered income, and you will not be taxed on it. Plus, all of the compounded dividends you have earned may also be withdrawn tax-free.

Withdrawals taken 5 years after establishing the account, provided you are age 59 1/2 or older, may be taken without a penalty.

Start the 5-year countdown by opening your Roth IRA with TCT today.

With a Traditional IRA, your yearly contribution may qualify as a tax deduction when you file your Income Taxes. If you qualify, your Adjusted Income will be lowered and you may pay fewer taxes.

Money can be withdrawn from the account without an early penalty fee provided you are age 59 ½ or older. Any money withdrawn will be considered income and you will be taxed on it. At age 70 ½, you are required by law to start withdrawing money.

Unlike a savings account, the interest that is compounded will not be counted as income until you withdraw the money.

Visit the IRS’s website for current information to see if you qualify for the Tax Deduction.

IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. IRAs were created as a tax benefit for people to entice Americans to save for their own retirement. Unlike employee sponsored plans (401K, etc.) IRAs stay in place no matter where you work. When you switch jobs you may transfer your employee retirement account into your IRA.

There are two kinds of IRAs: Traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Learn more about TCT's IRA options.

Those who work for a living can contribute to a Roth IRA account. The income must be derived from actual work efforts and compensation in the form of wages, tips, salaries, bonuses and professional fees.

Yes, you will earn dividends on the funds that are on deposit at the credit union in your Roth IRA. View Roth IRA Rates.

No. The amount you contribute to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plans will not be affected by your Roth IRA.