IRAs

An Individual Retirement Account (IRA) offers tax-deferred interest earnings to the individual planning for his or her retirement. You and your spouse can contribute up to the defined limits each year, with the taxes on any interest earned postponed until the money is withdrawn. What’s more, the contribution itself may be tax deductible that year.* 

At United Bank, our customers can make withdrawals from their traditional IRAs without being penalized once they become the age of 59½. When you reach this age, we make sure to follow up and keep you informed of your impending dates, so you never miss out on any distribution requirements.

Check out our Traditional IRA Calculator to see how your savings can grow.

Planning for the future means thinking through the long-term implications of your savings. Your retirement savings strategy may include a Roth Individual Retirement Account, sometimes referred to as a “back-ended” IRA.

Here’s how it works:

• Set aside money that you’ve already paid taxes on (unlike the “traditional” version, contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax-deductible).
• Watch your money grow over time as you continue to invest and earn a return.
• When you are ready take distributions, you’ll enjoy your earnings tax-free.

A Roth IRA also provides more flexibility when it comes to access to your retirement savings. You can withdraw your contributions (not earnings) at any time without receiving a penalty, regardless of age.  This is especially beneficial if retirement is still a long way off. This gives you the freedom to access your money if you need it without having it locked away until retirement.  

United Bank can guide you to Wealth Management Advisors to help you manage your Roth IRA, suggesting investment options based on your time horizon, risk tolerance, available savings, and other factors. We can also help you “roll over” funds from other existing retirement accounts, such as your 401(k), Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans, or “traditional” IRA accounts.