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IRA Certificates

Earn higher Certificate rates and enjoy the tax advantages of an IRA.

 

OPEN YOUR CERTIFICATE

CHOOSE THE SECURE WAY TO SAVE.

An IRA Certificate offers higher rates than regular savings along with the benefits of an individual retirement account (IRA). You can choose your Certificate term and contribute up to $6,500 a year from your earned income. You can also choose if you want the tax benefits of a Traditional IRA Certificate or a Roth IRA Certificate.

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BENEFITS OF AN IRA CERTIFICATE

Like our Share Certificates, an IRA certificate offers guaranteed earnings over a term of your choice. The difference is that you get to choose if you want to pay taxes on your contributions or your future withdrawals. 

  • Open an IRA Certificate and start earning with as little as $500.
  • Contributions need to come from earned income, so you need to be employed.
  • You can contribute up to $6,500 a year or $7,500 if you're over 50.
  • Terms range from 3 months to 60 months.
  • You can withdraw funds when your Certificate term ends or reinvest your funds for another term.
  • Your earnings can grow tax free.
  • Roth IRA contributions must be from post-tax income and qualified withdrawals are tax free.
  • Traditional IRA contributions are tax-deductible, but you pay income tax on all withdrawals.

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How to Choose a Traditional vs. Roth IRA Certificate

Once you've chosen your Certificate term, from 3 months to 60 months, you need to decide if you want to open a Traditional or Roth IRA. 

A Traditional IRA Certificate is good if you think your income will be higher in the future, so you want to enjoy tax deductions on your contributions now and pay taxes on your withdrawals later. 

A Roth IRA Certificate is better if you think your income will be lower in the future, so you want to pay taxes on your contributions now and enjoy tax-free withdrawals later.

Both options let you withdraw funds at the end of your term or move your balance into another Certificate with the same or different term. 

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A couple choosing between a Traditional vs. a Roth IRA certificate.

 

SIMPLE STEPS TO OPEN AN IRA CERTIFICATE

Step

1

Join Wasatch Peaks Credit Union

Check you meet our membership criteria and open a savings account with a deposit of just $5.

Step

2

Open Your IRA Certificate Account

Choose your Certificate term and opt for a Traditional or Roth IRA, then deposit at least $500.

Step

3

Start Contributing and Earning!

Contribute up to $6,000 a year or $7,000 if you're over 50 – and watch your balance grow!

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Why Choose Wasatch Peaks Credit Union?

When you open an account with Wasatch Peaks, you become a member of our cooperative and get a say in how we run things.

We're here to serve the people of Weber, Morgan, and Davis Counties, Utah  – not spin a profit for outside shareholders.

We give our revenue back to you through low fees, competitive rates on loans, and generous yields on savings tools like our IRA Certificates. Above all, we care about the members of our community and are proud to support our youth by partnering with local schools, organizations, and events.

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IRA CERTIFICATES FAQ

  • How is an IRA Certificate different from a regular IRA or a Certificate?

    IRA Certificates feature both similarities and differences with other types of savings and retirement accounts. 

    • Like a Share Certificate account, you may choose your term and earn higher rates for longer terms.
    • Like an individual retirement account (IRA), there are annual contribution limits and different tax advantages depending on whether you choose a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA.
    • Like an IRA, you must contribute from your earned income, so you must be employed.
    • Because it's an IRA Certificate, your funds are invested in Certificate accounts, whereas some other types of IRAs and retirement accounts are invested in the unpredictable stock market.
  • Are there any age restrictions on an IRA Certificate?

    There are a few key age guidelines to be aware of:
    • You can contribute to an IRA at any age as long as you are employed with earned income.
    • You can contribute up to $6,500 a year if you're under 50.
    • You can contribute up to $7,500 a year if you're over 50.
  • What is an IRA Certificate term, and what do I do when it ends?

    The IRA Certificate term is how long you agree to leave your funds untouched. 

    • The term may be anything from 3 months up to 60 months.
    • Longer terms tend to earn higher rates, but some special terms may also earn higher rates.
    • You may be penalized if you withdraw funds before the end of your term.

    The end of your CD term is known as the maturity date. At that time, you may reinvest your funds into another CD term or access the funds to use as you like.

  • Do I need to join Wasatch Peaks Credit Union to open this account?

    Yes, you need to join the credit union, and becoming a member is easy! You simply need to meet these criteria:

    • You are an immediate family member of an existing member-owner, such as a parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, or surviving spouse.
    • You live, work, worship, or attend school in Weber, Morgan, or Davis Counties in Utah.

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