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You can choose from a variety of certificates and Individual Retirement Account (IRA) options to find the one that best supports your long-term savings plans.
Certificates
- Save money for a set period of time while earning a set rate of return
- $500 minimum opening balance
- 3- to 60-month terms available
- No additional deposits are permitted except at maturity
- A penalty will incur if any principal is withdrawn before the maturity date
- Limited time special: Earn 5.55% APY* when you open a 12-month Jumbo Certificate! Contact us for more details or visit a branch to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 5.00% APY** when you open a 12-month Certificate! Contact us for more details or to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 4.25% APY*** when you open an 18, 24 or 30-month Certificate! Contact us for more details or to open your certificate.
Traditional IRA Share Accounts
- Save for retirement while your earnings grow tax-deferred until withdrawn
- $1 minimum opening balance
- Deposits are accepted at any time
- Withdrawals can be made at any time
- Contributions may be tax deductible. Consult a tax advisor.
Traditional IRA Certificates
- A long-term retirement saving option where your earnings grow tax deferred until they are withdrawn
- $500 minimum opening balance
- 12- to 60-month terms available
- No additional deposits are permitted except at maturity
- A penalty will incur if any principal is withdrawn before the maturity date
- Contributions may be tax deductible. Consult a tax advisor.
- Limited time special: Earn 5.55% APY* when you open a 12-month IRA Jumbo Certificate! Contact us for more details or visit a branch to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 5.00% APY** when you open a 12-month IRA Certificate. Contact us for more details.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 4.25% APY*** when you open an 18, 24 or 30-month IRA Certificate. Contact us for more details.
Roth IRA Share Accounts
- A retirement savings options where contributions are not tax deductible
- $1 minimum opening balance
- Deposits are accepted at any time
- Withdrawals can be made at any time
Roth IRA Certificates
- A long-term retirement savings option where contributions are not tax deductible
- $500 minimum opening balance
- 12- to 60-month terms available
- No additional deposits are permitted except at maturity
- A penalty will incur if any principal is withdrawn before the maturity date
- Regular contributions can be withdrawn tax-free at any time.
- Limited time special: Earn 5.55% APY* when you open a 12-month Roth IRA Jumbo Certificate! Contact us for more details or visit a branch to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 5.00% APY** when you open a 12-month IRA Certificate. Contact us for more details.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 4.25% APY*** when you open a 18, 24 or 30-month IRA Certificate. Contact us for more details.
Coverdell ESA Certificates
- Specifically designed for long-term savings for education purposes
- Contributions are not tax deductible
- $500 minimum opening balance
- 12- to 60-month terms available
- No additional deposits are permitted except at maturity
- Distributions are tax-free as long as they are used for qualified education expenses before the owner reaches the age of 30. See current IRS guidelines for penalties.
- Limited time special: Earn 5.55% APY* when you open a 12-month Coverdell ESA Jumbo Certificate! Contact us for more details or visit a branch to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 5.00% APY** when you open a 12-month Coverdell ESA Certificate. Contact us for more details or to open your certificate.
- Limited time special: Earn up to 4.25% APY*** on a 18, 24 or 30-month Coverdell ESA Certificate. Contact us for more details or to open your certificate.
*Certificates must be opened with new money to Fort Financial to receive 5.55% APY. Limit 1 certificate per member. Certificates are not eligible for Premier/Access Premier relationship bonus.
**5.00% APY is with 0.25% Premier and Access Premier relationship bonus. All other relationship levels earn 4.75% APY.
***4.25% APY is with 0.25% Premier and Access Premier relationship bonus. All other relationship levels earn 4.00% APY.
Certificates | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate | Minimum Balance |
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12 Month Jumbo Certificate | 5.55% | 5.41% | $50,000 |
Rates apply to Personal, Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Certificates | |||
Certificates must be opened with new money to Fort Financial to receive 5.55% APY. Limit 1 certificate per member. Certificates are not eligible for Premier/Access Premier relationship bonus. See branch staff for more details. |
Certificates | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate (Premier & Access Premier) | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate (Student, Basic, Access & Classic) | Minimum Balance |
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3 Month Certificate | 0.80% | 0.80% | 0.55% | 0.55% | $500 |
6 Month Certificate | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.60% | 0.60% | $500 |
9 Month Certificate | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.25% | 1.24% | $500 |
12 Month Certificate | 5.00% | 4.89% | 4.75% | 4.65% | $500 |
18 Month Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
24 Month Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
30 Month Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
36 Month Certificate | 1.30% | 1.29% | 1.05% | 1.04% | $500 |
48 Month Certificate | 1.40% | 1.39% | 1.15% | 1.14% | $500 |
60 Month Certificate | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.25% | 1.24% | $500 |
Traditional, Roth & Coverdell Certificates | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate (Premier & Access Premier) | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate (Student, Basic, Access & Classic) | Minimum Balance |
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12 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 5.00% | 4.89% | 4.75% | 4.65% | $500 |
18 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
24 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
30 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 4.25% | 4.16% | 4.00% | 3.92% | $500 |
36 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 1.30% | 1.29% | 1.05% | 1.04% | $500 |
48 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 1.40% | 1.39% | 1.15% | 1.14% | $500 |
60 Month IRA/ESA Certificate | 1.50% | 1.49% | 1.25% | 1.24% | $500 |
Type of Account | Annual Percentage Yield (APY) | Dividend Rate | Minimum to Earn Interest |
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Coverdell ESA | 0.50% | 0.50% | $1 |
Traditional | 0.50% | 0.50% | $1 |
Roth | 0.50% | 0.50% | $1 |
*$5 minimum opening deposit required |