Individual

Retirement

Accounts

Clear Mountain Bank offers a wide variety of retirement plans to choose from.  From the Adjustable Rate IRA to Traditional Fixed Rate plans along with specialized plans for education and the self-employed, we can help you meet your retirement needs.  All of our IRAs offer a competitive rate of return plus all the tax advantages allowed by law.  Your Clear Mountain Bank representative will answer your questions to help determine the right plan for you.  Please consult with your tax advisor about IRA tax implications and to be certain your needs are met.

PayDay IRA

Clear Mountain Bank’s PayDay IRA allows you to save for retirement by contributing small amounts each pay day!  Open this account with as little as $10, then we’ll set up automatic transfers from your Clear Mountain Bank deposit account on every pay day.  You’ll earn a great interest rate, and there are no term limits and no early withdrawal penalties from Clear Mountain Bank!  Plus, your contributions may be tax deductible.  Contact your local branch to learn more about the PayDay IRA!

ADJUSTABLE RATE IRA

The Adjustable Rate IRA is the most flexible of our investment accounts, allowing smaller deposits with all the benefits of a long-term IRA. Open your Adjustable Rate IRA with any amount and add to this account whenever you like in any amount, large or small. Your Adjustable Rate IRA is based on our 18-month Certificate of Deposit rate. We will provide you with a register book for record-keeping and  automatic debit options also are available.                 

 

FIXED RATE IRA

Often preferred by the customer who seeks a longer maturity with the benefit of a steady rate, the Fixed Rate IRA features a term from one to five years.  Minimum deposits can be as little as $500, but additional deposits to the same account are not permitted.     

Contributions may be tax-deductible depending on your income, marital status and whether you have a retirement plan at work.  Taxes are typically deferred on the interest you earn and withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.

 

ROTH IRA

The Roth IRA is a non-deductible account that features tax-free withdrawals for certain distribution reasons after a five-year holding period.  The requirements for a Roth IRA are:

-    You must have earned income (or your spouse must have earned income) and your modified adjusted gross income cannot exceed limits as set forth by the IRS. 

-    Earnings on the Roth IRA are exempt from income taxes, provided you take the earnings as part of a qualified distribution. 

-    It is important to remember that you cannot take a tax deduction for any contributions made to a Roth IRA.

-    However, when you are ready to take a withdrawal, you pay no taxes on the any of the earnings that your money has generated.

There are several types of qualified distributions that can be taken from a Roth IRA. Additionally, IRS penalties as well as distributions are set up differently from the conventional IRA account.  We suggest you talk with one of our Personal Bankers for all the details to help you make a sound investment decision with a Roth IRA.

COVERDELL EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT

This non-deductible account features tax-free withdrawals for a very specific purpose: education expenses. While qualified higher education distributions from a traditional or Roth IRA are penalty free, the same distributions from a Coverdell Education Savings Accounts are penalty free and tax-free.

Please discuss the details of a Coverdell Education Savings Account with one of our Personal Bankers to determine if it’s right for you.