Saving for your long, medium, or short-term retirement needs.

Retirement savings accounts are one of the best savings tools available today, with great rates, increased contribution limits, and increased portability of assets between plan types.  More people than ever before are now eligible to take advantage of the incredible tax advantages available.  Even better, traditional retirement savings contributions are tax-deductible for many, consult your tax advisor. Over time, these special tax features can result in significantly more savings than typical savings accounts.

Traditional IRA

Allows you to invest money and pay no taxes on the money you invest until you withdraw it. With no minimum contribution required, this type of account might be best for those who do not have a workplace retirement plan, or those who are beginning to build their retirement funds.

Roth IRA

You’ll pay tax on the money you invest, but no tax when it comes time to withdrawal. Also with no minimum contribution required, this type of account works best for those who are beginning to build their retirement savings and expect to be in a higher tax bracket at the time they’ll be withdrawing funds.

Coverdell Education Savings Account

Allows you to invest money solely to pay for qualifying education expenses like tuition, books, and equipment. With no minimum contribution required, this type of account works best for those looking to exclusively save for grade school, high school, or continuing college expenses.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

AmeriCU Investments offers a full range of financial planning services to help you plan, save, invest for retirement, and to leave a financial legacy.

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If growing funds is your goal, investing may be the right path for you. Let AmeriCU Investments’ Financial Professionals work with you to plan for life’s biggest moments and the goals you have for your financial future.

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