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Individual Retirement Accounts

Flexible savings option with potential tax benefits*

Saving for retirement?

IRAs are a flexible savings option with potential tax benefits*, making them a great way to supplement a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan.

Put an IRA Savings Account to Work For You

While each IRA type has its own rules, they share a few key features.

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Start with any amount

No minimum balance required, so get started anytime.

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Grow over time

All IRAs earn dividends, giving your savings the potential to grow the longer you keep them invested.

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Flexible Contributions

Make deposits at any time, for any amount, up to the annual IRS limits.

Compare IRAs

  • Good for those who want:

    Good for those who want:

  • Tax deduction on contributions*

    Tax deduction on contributions*

  • Tax-deferred earnings*

    Tax-deferred earnings*

  • Tax-free growth on earnings*

    Tax-free growth on earnings*

  • Tax-free withdrawals during retirement*

    Tax-free withdrawals during retirement*

  • Required minimum distribution after 70 1/2

    Required minimum distribution after 70 1/2

  • Available as a Savings Account (view rates)

    Available as a Savings Account (view rates)

  • Available as a Certificate Account (view rates)

    Available as a Certificate Account (view rates)

  • No annual maintenance fees

    No annual maintenance fees

Traditional IRA

  • Good for those who want:

    • Deductions now
    • Have income too high to qualify for a Roth IRA
    • Expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement
  • Tax deduction on contributions*

  • Tax-deferred earnings*

  • Tax-free growth on earnings*

  • Tax-free withdrawals during retirement*

  • Required minimum distribution after 70 1/2

  • Available as a Savings Account (view rates)

  • Available as a Certificate Account (view rates)

  • No annual maintenance fees

Roth IRA

  • Good for those who want:

    • Tax-free withdrawals in retirement
    • No required minimum distributions at 70 1/2
    • Expect to be in the same or higher tax bracket in retirement
  • Tax deduction on contributions*

  • Tax-deferred earnings*

  • Tax-free growth on earnings*

  • Tax-free withdrawals during retirement*

  • Required minimum distribution after 70 1/2

  • Available as a Savings Account (view rates)

  • Available as a Certificate Account (view rates)

  • No annual maintenance fees

IRA Savings

Account

Dividend Rate

APY*

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance To Earn APY*

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rates and fees are subject to change. Please check with your local branch, or call if we can answer any questions. All savings accounts which have dividends compounded and credited are paid monthly.
This Rate and Fee Schedule sets forth current conditions, rates, fees and charges applicable to your accounts at Sound Credit Union at this time. The Credit Union may offer other dividend rates, annual percentage yields and fees or amend the dividend rates, annual percentage yields and fees contained in this schedule from time to time. Fees may reduce earnings. Each account holder agrees to the terms set forth on this Rate and Fee Schedule and acknowledges that it is a part of the Membership and Account Agreement.

 

Account

IRA Savings 

Dividend Rate

0.15%

APY*

0.15%

Minimum Balance to Open

 – 

Minimum Balance To Earn APY*

 – 

IRA Certificates

IRA Certificates

Dividend Rate

APY*

Minimum Balance

Rates and fees are subject to change. Early withdrawal penalties apply and may reduce earnings. Please check with your local branch, or call if we can answer any questions.

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield

Note: All savings accounts which have dividends compounded and credited are paid monthly.

This Rate and Fee Schedule sets forth current conditions, rates, fees and charges applicable to your accounts at Sound Credit Union at this time. The Credit Union may offer other dividend rates, annual percentage yields and fees or amend the dividend rates, annual percentage yields and fees contained in this schedule from time to time. Fees may reduce earnings. Each account holder agrees to the terms set forth on this Rate and Fee Schedule and acknowledges that it is a part of the Membership and Account Agreement. Federally insured by NCUA.

IRA Certificates

12 months

Dividend Rate

3.93%

APY*

4.00%

Minimum Balance

$1,000

IRA Certificates

18 months

Dividend Rate

2.95%

APY*

2.99%

Minimum Balance

$1,000

IRA Certificates

24 months

Dividend Rate

2.72%

APY*

2.75%

Minimum Balance

$1,000

IRA Certificates

36 months

Dividend Rate

2.62%

APY*

2.65%

Minimum Balance

$1,000

IRA Certificates

60 months

Dividend Rate

2.23%

APY*

2.25%

Minimum Balance

$1,000

Have a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) with your employer?

Call our Contact Center or visit your local branch to open a SEP IRA and start saving for retirement today.

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IRA Rollovers & Transfers

If you have an IRA at a different bank, simplify your finances by transferring- or rolling-over those funds to your Sound IRA. Call our Contact Center or visit your local branch to get started.

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IRA Contribution Limits

For details on income requirements and limits, visit the IRS website.

  • 2025

    2025

  • 2026

    2026

Standard

  • 2025

    $7,000

  • 2026

    $7,500

Catch-up Contribution (age 50+)

  • 2025

    $1,000

  • 2026

    $1,100

Open your Individual Retirement Account Today.

Benefit from competitive rates, flexible contributions and potential tax savings*.

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Disclosures

Sound membership with a Prime Savings is required. Rates and fees are subject to change at any time.

For specific tax advice, consult your tax advisor.

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