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Traditional & Roth IRAs

An individual retirement arrangement (IRA) can help you save for retirement with either tax deferred or tax-free growth of any earnings.

There are two main types of IRAs – Traditional or Roth. You can choose one or both depending on your tax situation and income. If you have just changed jobs or recently retired, you can roll your money into a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA. Gesa can help you take control of your retirement assets and preserve your tax advantages.

A Gesa representative can show you options available for your financial future.

ComparisonTraditional IRARoth IRA
EarningsEarnings are tax-deferred until withdrawn (IRS early withdrawal penalties may apply if you are under age 59 1/2).Earnings are tax-deferred and tax-free upon withdrawal if certain requirements are met.
ContributionsYou may no longer make contributions for the year in which you reach age 70 1/2; or in later years.You may contribute as long as you have earned income for the tax year in which you designate your contribution and your MAGI* does not exceed certain limits.
*modified adjusted gross income
DeductibilityContributions may be tax-deductible based on income levels & tax filing status.Contributions are not tax-deductible.
Income requirements: For Contributions No income limit to make contributions; however, you must have earned income to contribute.Your modified adjusted gross income must be below certain limits depending on your tax filing status.
Distributions Distributions are required beginning at age 70 1/2.You are not required to take mandatory distributions at any age during your lifetime. Beneficiaries are subject to minimum distributions rules, but may not have to take a distribution in a specific year.

Should you convert to a Roth IRA?

Anyone can convert their Traditional IRA, or rollover eligible employer retirement plans, to a Roth IRA.

The decision to convert your Traditional IRA or rollover your eligible employer retirement plan to a Roth IRA is a complex one. Below are some key factors that can help you determine whether you would be a good candidate. For additional help, please contact your financial advisor or find a financial advisor near you.

Conversion to a Roth IRA may be appropriate if:Leaving assets in a traditional IRA or employer plan may be appropriate if:

  • You have enough money outside of your IRA or employer to plan to pay the taxes.

  • You expect to be in the same or higher tax bracket when you retire.

  • You have a significant time frame before you need the assets.

  • One or more of the above bullets is true, and you are willing to give up some of the features of your employer plan in order to gain IRA features, such as nearly unlimited investment options, and possibly more flexible beneficiary options.

  • You wish to eliminate having to take Required Minimum Distributions from these funds during your lifetime.


  • You will need to tap your retirement account to pay the taxes on a conversion.

  • You expect to be in a lower tax bracket when you retire.

  • You don’t have a significant time frame before you need the assets.

  • A portion of your employer plan is invested in employer stock.

  • You wish to retain some of the features of your employer plan, such as creditor protection and other possible features, including no charges for trades in the account and loan availability.

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Notes & Fees Glossary

Disclaimer
SmartPlus Checking[APY]

Minimum opening balance of $25 required if the account is opened online.

In order to earn APY and receive unlimited domestic ATM fee refunds, you must meet the following requirements during each monthly qualifying period: provide and maintain valid email address, apply for and use your Visa debit card to make 15 debit card transactions that post and settle to your account, have at least one direct deposit of $200 or more post to your account, and enroll to receive eStatements. If the requirements are not met during the monthly qualifying period, the “non-qualifying” 0.01% APY will apply to the entire balance.

Dividends on a SmartPlus Checking account will be compounded and credited to a member’s account each month. Dividends are calculated using the daily balance method. Qualifying account balances must meet minimum requirements. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. ATM fees of $4.99 or less will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $4.99 per individual transaction. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to open or maintain account unless opened online. Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Limit of one SmartPlus Checking account per member. APY is accurate as of , the last dividend declaration date.
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Smart Checking*There is a minimum opening balance requirement of $25.00 if the account is opened online.
Regular users of Gesa’s electronic services may want to consider SmartPlus Checking for additional benefits.
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Student Checking[APY]

Dividends on Student Checking Accounts are calculated using the daily balance method and will be credited to the member’s account every month. Rate may change after the account is opened. If you close your account before dividends are paid, you will not receive the accrued dividends. The minimum balance to open an account is $5.00, the par value of a share. Courtesy Pay is not offered on Student Checking Accounts. Only electronic transactions such as debit card or ACH transactions are permitted. Fees could reduce earnings on the accounts.
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Smartplus Savings[APY]

In order to earn a high dividend rate, you must meet the following requirements during the qualifying monthly period: a) provide and maintain a valid email address; and b) be enrolled to receive e-statements. If the requirements are not met during the monthly qualifying period, the “non-qualifying” 0.01% APY would apply to the entire balance.

Dividends on an SmartPlus Savings Account will be compounded and credited to a member’s account each month. Dividends are calculated using the daily balance method. Qualifying account balances must meet minimum requirements. Rate may change after the account is opened. The qualifying period begins with the first day of the calendar month and ends on the last day of the calendar month at 6:00 P.M. Pacific Time. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings. Limited to one SmartPlus Savings account per member.
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Smart Savings[APY]

Dividends on Smart Savings are calculated using the daily balance method and are paid monthly. Rate may change after the account is opened. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
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High-Yield Savings[APY]

Dividends on the High Yield Savings account are calculated using the daily balance method and are paid monthly. No monthly fees and no minimum balance required to maintain account. Minimum opening deposit of $5. Fees could reduce earnings.
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Money Market[APY]

Dividends for the Money Market Account are calculated using the daily balance method which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the account each day. You must maintain a minimum daily balance of $2,500.00 in your account each day to obtain the disclosed annual percentage yield. The minimum balance required to open this account is $2,500.00. There is a minimum average daily balance of $2,500.00 required to avoid a service fee for the calendar month. If the minimum average daily balance requirement is not met, you will be charged a service fee as stated in the Consumer Fee Schedule. New rates are set on the first of each month; rate may change after the account is opened. Fees could reduce earnings on the account.
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Fixed Certificate[APY]

A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart.

Early withdrawal penalties apply (a penalty may be imposed for withdrawals before maturity):

If your account has an original maturity (term) of less than 12-months: The penalty will equal 90 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.

If your account has an original maturity (term) of 12-months or more – up to, but less than 36-months: The penalty will equal 180 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.

If your account has an original maturity of 36-months or more – up to, but less than 48-months: The penalty will equal 365 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.

If your account has an original maturity of 48-months or greater: The penalty will equal 540 days interest on the amount withdrawn subject to penalty.

In certain circumstances such as the death or incompetence of an owner of this account, the law permits, or in some cases requires, the waiver of the early withdrawal penalty. For any account which earns an interest rate that may vary during the term such as a bump certificate, the interest rate we will use to calculate this early withdrawal penalty will be the interest rate in effect at the time of the withdrawal. You may make withdrawals of principal from your account before maturity. In making such withdrawals, your balance may not fall below the minimum or we will close your account. Principal withdrawn before maturity is included in the amount subject to early withdrawal penalty. You can withdraw interest only on the crediting dates without penalty.

A $500 minimum deposit is required for consumer, IRA, and business certificates. Early withdrawal penalties may apply and may reduce earnings. Certificate rate is for a limited time only and could end at any time. Stated rate as of the first day of the month.
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Bump Certificate[APY]

A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Fees may reduce earnings. The minimum balance to open the certificate is stated in the chart.

The Certificate owner must contact Gesa Credit Union to request the one-time rate increase on Bump Certificate accounts. The rate on the Bump Certificate will be changed on the following business day of the date Gesa Credit Union receives the request. The bump option can only be exercised once during the term of the Certificate and does not increase the term of the certificate. The new interest will not be applied retroactively. The new interest rate will be the interest rate we are then offering on regular certificates (non- bump rate certificates) that have the same term and minimum balance. Bump Certificates are only available for consumer and IRA Certificates. Early withdrawal penalties will apply. Minimum deposit balance must be maintained to earn APY and fees may reduce earnings on the account. Special offer for a limited time only.
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