Individual Retirement Account (IRA)

Save for a brighter financial future.

It’s never too early to plan for life’s next steps. With a BCU IRA, you can manage your account and work with an IRA Expert to prepare for the retirement you deserve.

Traditional IRA

Contributions may be tax-deductible. Earnings grow tax-deferred, so you won’t pay income taxes until you make withdrawals.

Checkmark Contributions can be made as long as you have earned income

Checkmark Allows contributions regardless of how much income you earn

Checkmark Requires distributions to begin by age 72

Roth IRA

Contributions are never tax-deductible and may be tax-free upon distribution. Earnings grow tax-deferred, so you won’t pay income taxes until you make withdrawals.

Checkmark Permits contributions as long as you have earned income (with limits)

Checkmark Does not require distributions to begin by a certain age

Checkmark Can be passed along to heirs

Rollover IRA

Benefit from a centralized account for any former workplace 401(k).

Checkmark Quick access to retirement funds

Checkmark Preserve tax-deferred funds without paying current taxes or early withdrawal penalties

Checkmark Continue contributing to the IRA when you earn eligible compensation

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Which IRA is right for you?

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Frequently Asked Questions


  • How can I manage my IRA?

    To manage your IRA account, please visit Retirement Hub.

  • Can I convert my Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA?

    Federal regulations now allow those who own Traditional IRAs to convert to a Roth IRA, regardless of income level or marital status. You’ll want to consider important factors such as taxes, time and costs.

  • Are my contributions tax-deductible?

    The deductibility of your annual contribution depends on your income, marital status and whether you and your spouse receive benefits under an employer's retirement plan. If you’re an active participant in an employer plan, the ability to fully deduct contributions is limited.

  • How do I create, update, remove, or confirm beneficiaries?

    Please reference this Search article for details.

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