Deciding between Roth and Traditional IRA CDs.
Compare the two types of IRA CDs to see which is right for you. The information provided herein is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Please consult your tax advisor with respect to the information and how it relates to you.
Roth IRA CD
Funded with after-tax dollars.
Earnings and qualified withdrawals are tax-free.
Contributions are not tax deductible.
Limitations applyTraditional IRA CD
Funded with pre-tax dollars.
Earnings are tax-deferred.
Contributions are tax-deductible up to certain income limits.
Limitations applyRoth IRA CD
Think your tax rate will be higher when you withdraw? Go with a Roth IRA.
Traditional IRA CD
Think your tax rate will be lower when you withdraw? Choose a Traditional IRA.
Roth IRA CD
(limits based on income and tax filing status).
Traditional IRA CD
(income limits apply for tax-deductible contributions)
Roth IRA CD
Withdraw earnings without IRS penalty at age 59½ if your account is at least 5 years old.
Traditional IRA CD
Withdraw contributions and earnings without IRS penalty at age 59½.
Distributions are required to start by age 70½ if you were 70½ by 12/31/2019. Distributions are required to start by age 72 if you turned 72 from 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2022. If you turned 73 in 2023 or years following, distributions will not be required until you are age 73.
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Invest in your future with these simple ways to fund Discover IRAs.
When you contribute funds, you’ll be depositing money that is not presently deposited in any type of retirement account. The IRS imposes annual limits on how much you can contribute. You may want to contact a financial advisor or tax professional for further information.
- Move money that is not currently deposited in any type of retirement account directly into our IRAs.
When you rollover funds, you receive the funds through a distribution from your IRA. You then have 60 days from receipt of those funds to roll them into another IRA or qualified retirement plan to avoid tax consequences. IRA owners are limited to only one IRA-to-IRA rollover in any 12-month period. Rollovers are not counted toward your annual contribution limits. You may want to contact a financial advisor or tax professional for further information.
- Move money from other retirement plans or accounts into one of our IRAs with ease.
When you transfer an IRA, the funds are moved directly from one financial institution to another. The transfer check is made payable to your financial institution for your benefit. Because you don’t handle the funds directly, the transaction is not considered a distribution. There is no limit to the number of transfers you can make.
- Easily transfer an IRA from another financial institution to one of our IRAs.
Watch your earnings grow, on the go.
Check in on your IRA CD from anywhere.
Opening an IRA CD account couldn’t be simpler.
- Just give us a few basics (like address and Social Security number), and we’ll get the ball rolling for you.
- Sign the paperwork. It should be in your mailbox within 7-10 days of opening your account. Make a deposit now to get going on your goals.
- Check your email for a confirmation, and you’re on your way to the future you’ve been dreaming of.