BFG offers members a variety of IRA options.
You may open:
IRA Share Certificate account with as little as $500 for terms of 6 to 60 months
IRA Rollovers in any amount are always welcome
BFG FCU offers Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and Educational IRAs. All dividends on IRAs are tax-deferred. All IRAs at BFG FCU are federally insured up to $250,000.
Traditional IRA
You may receive an up-front tax deduction of up to $7,500.00 on annual contributions.
Roth IRA
The Roth IRA gives you the ability to invest your after-tax dollars today and let the investment grow tax-deferred.
Traditional and Roth IRA Comparison Chart
| Traditional | Roth IRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Who Can Contribute | Individuals of any age who have earned income from employment | Individuals of any age who have earned income from employment |
| 2026 Maximum Annual Contribution* A maximum of $7,500.00 can be contributed to a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA or split between both. |
$7,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
| 2026 Non-Wage-Earning Spousal Contribution | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 |
| Tax Deductibility of Contributions | Up to 100%, depending on annual gross income and participation in an employer-sponsored pension plan | Cannot deduct |
| Tax Treatment of Dividend Earnings | Grow tax-deferred until withdrawn | Grow tax-deferred |
| Taxes Upon Withdrawal | Withdrawals of contributions and dividend earnings are taxed as ordinary income at the then-current tax bracket | None |
| Withdrawal Restrictions | Currently, most withdrawals before age 59½ result in IRS penalties. Some exceptions are made for catastrophic medical expenses or disability. The new law allows for early penalty-free withdrawal for first-time home purchases and/or college expenses. | IRS penalty-free withdrawal after the plan has been open for 5 years and after the age of 59. Penalty-free and tax-free withdrawals prior to age 59½ if the funds are used for disability or first-time home purchase. |
*In addition to the maximum annual contribution limits shown in the table, if you have attained age 50 before the close of a taxable year, you may also contribute an additional amount known as a “catch-up” contribution. The catch-up contribution limit is $1,100.00 for 2026.
Education IRA
An Education IRA is an investment tool that lets members pay for the future cost of a child's post-secondary education. The plan permits after-tax contributions of $2,000 per year for each child until they reach age 18. Contributions and earnings are tax-free when withdrawn to pay for qualified education expenses.
Consult your tax advisor for your specific qualifications.
For additional information about BFG FCU's Individual Retirement Accounts, call one of our IRA Specialists at 800-306-4400 ext. 4126.