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Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
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It's never too early to start planning for retirement. BB&T offers both Traditional and Roth IRAs as a part of a full range of financial services aimed at making your retirement as comfortable as it can be. Your Relationship Banker at your local branch can help you plan now to have the retirement you want waiting for you.

 
  Traditional IRA Roth IRA
Eligibility
  • Individuals under the age of 70½ with earned income
  • Non-compensated spouses of individuals with earned income filing joint tax returns
  • Individuals with earned income, and an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) less than $101,000 if single and less than $159,000 if married filing jointly
  • Individuals with an AGI of $101,000 - $116,000 if single and $159,000 - $169,000 if married may make a partial contribution
2009 Annual Contribution Limit $5,000 if below 50 years of age; $6,000 if between 50 and 70 (not to include the 70½ year) $5,000 if below 50 years of age; $6,000 if age 50 and above
Contributions Tax Deductible Contributions may be tax deductible. Consult your tax advisor for details No
Interest Taxed Yes
Interest earned is taxed on withdrawal
No
Interest earned on a Roth IRA is tax exempt
Spousal Contributions Allowed Yes Yes
Required Distribution
Funds distribution must begin when owner reaches the age of 70½ None
Contributions After Age 70½ Allowed No Yes
Qualified Withdrawals All withdrawals are allowed without an IRS penalty if the owner is over 59½, deceased, or disabled
  • Assets must be on deposit for at least five years
  • and
  • Owner is over 59½ or disabled, deceased, or a first-time home buyer
Investment Options
  • Money Rate Savings
  • 18-Month Variable CD
  • Fixed Rate CD
  • Monthly Saver IRA
  • Money Rate Savings
  • 18-Month Variable CD
  • Fixed Rate CD
  • Monthly Saver IRA
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