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Education IRA puts college costs within reach

Your kids ask to borrow money for a Lot of things over the years. But none of these requests can prepare you for the shock of them asking for $10,459, the average cost of tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses for one year at a public college. Luckily an Education IRA can.

The potential for tax-free earnings is the appeal of using an Education IRA to save for your child's future. Your contributions are nondeductible, but you won't pay taxes on any withdrawals for qualified higher-education costs. Such costs can include tuition, books, and certain room and board expenses.

Contribute up to $500 per child, per year If eligible, you can contribute up to $500 to an Education IRA annually for each of your children until they turn 18. Suppose you set aside $41 the first of each month and earn a 5% return. After 18 years, you'd have $14,377 - $5,377 of which would be tax-free earnings! Any money your child doesn't use can be rolled into an Education IRA for a sibling or other eligible family member under the age of 30.

College costs are rising at an average of 5% per year, so the earlier you start saving, the better. Stop in soon for more information on the tax advantages of an Education IRA.

 
Give your retirement fund a raise with payroll deduction
It's easy to understand the importance of saving money with an IRA, especially when you may be eligible for tax deductions, tax-deferrals, or even tax-free earnings. But actually setting that money aside isn't nearly as easy - unless you sign up for payroll deduction at your credit union.

With payroll deduction, you don't have to remind yourself to contribute to your IRA or fight the temptation to spend money that you wanted to save. It's as simple as this:    You decide how much you want to save from each paycheck, and the money is automatically deposited from your paycheck into your IRA.
 
A little each month goes a long way
The convenience of payroll deduction helps you save on a regular basis, which is easier than trying to put money aside in one lump sum. If you're eligible to contribute $2,000 to a traditional or Roth IRA, that suddenly becomes only $166 per month. And that can really add up over time:
    

Put $166 into a Roth or traditional IRA the first day of each month.

Earn 5% compounded monthly. After 20 years, you'll have $68,515!

  
Since you don't have to write checks or come to the credit union to make an IRA contribution with payroll deduction, you'll save money without even giving it a second thought. But your grand total upon retirement will be a pleasant reminder. Call us today for more information on payroll deduction and IRAs.
 
Save money and  taxes with a traditional or Roth IRA
With an individual, retirement account, saving money for your future and saving tax dollars go hand-in-hand. IRAs offer the luxury of tax-deferred earnings, which cuts your tax bill, each year while you save for your goals. Plus, you may even be eligible for tax-free earnings through Roth IRAs or tax-deductible contributions through traditional IRAs.

So, which IRA should you choose? There are many considerations, but it basically boils down to your income and whether you prefer to pay taxes when the money goes into or out of your IRA.

  
Income requirements

To be eligible for a Roth IRA, your modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) must be less than $110,000 if you're a single filer or less than $160,000 if you're a joint filer.

Certain income limits also apply if you want to deduct your contributions to a traditional IRA. But as long as you're under age 70¼ and you earn compensation, you can make nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA regardless of income and enjoy tax-deferred earnings.

  
Tax benefits
Traditional IRA earnings (and deductible contributions) aren't taxed until withdrawal, when you may be in a Lower tax bracket. On the other hand, Roth IRA contributions are always made with after-tax dollars. The reward is that you'll pay no taxes on qualified distributions from the Roth IRA - including all of your earnings.
  

Still have questions? 
Stop in or call us for more details 
on traditional and Roth IRAs.

  
 

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