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Certificates

Put your savings to work.

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Park your funds and help them grow

Earn more on money that you don’t need immediate access to with our secure, high-rate Certificate. You can open a Certificate with as little as $500 and park your money to lock in your rate for a fixed period of time.

Save more in the short-term with a Certificate

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    Higher annual yield

    Certificates offer a higher APY than regular savings for money you won’t need right away.

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    Fixed rate

    Build your savings confidently with a guaranteed rate of return.

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    Dividend withdrawal

    Dividends on our short-term Certificates are compounded and credited monthly and can be withdrawn without penalty.

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    Peace of mind

    A Certificate is federally insured, up to $250,000, and is one of the safest, most secure investments you can make.

Certificates 1,3

Term

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

APY

APY = annual percentage yield, effective as of 2/1/2024 and reflects the current minimum APY offered. The 9-month certificate will be offered for a limited time and will renew to the 1-year term at maturity.

Term

6-month

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

9-month special

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

5.20%

Term

1-year

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

4.50%

Term

2-year

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

3-year

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

4-year

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

5-year

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Add to your retirement portfolio with an IRA Certificate or Savings

An individual retirement account certificate (IRA Certificate) is an IRA that is invested in a Certificate. It’s a great way to start your retirement savings or preserve your nest egg with a secure investment. Explore the IRA options and earn the same Certificate rate on any option. Consult with your tax advisor for more information.

  • A good choice if you:

    A good choice if you:

  • Tax deductible contributions

    Tax deductible contributions

  • Tax considerations

    Tax considerations

  • Minimum distribution

    Minimum distribution

  • Rollover options

    Rollover options

  • Contribution limits

    Contribution limits

Traditional IRA

  • A good choice if you:

    Want to make contributions that may be tax-deductible and dividends that are tax-deferred. 

  • Tax deductible contributions

    Contributions you make to Traditional IRAs offered by VSECU may be tax deductible.

  • Tax considerations

    Taxes on Traditional IRA earnings may be deferred until retirement.

  • Minimum distribution

    Distributions are required when you reach retirement age.

  • Rollover options

    You can roll an employee-sponsored retirement plan into your an IRA.

  • Contribution limits

    Contribution limits are updated annually.

Roth IRA

  • A good choice if you:

    Are younger or expect to be in a higher tax bracket when you retire.

  • Tax deductible contributions

    Contributions are not tax-deductible but could be eligible for a tax credit under certain circumstances. 

  • Tax considerations

    Early qualified distributions from your VSECU Roth IRA are allowed.

  • Minimum distribution

    Minimum distributions are not required when you reach retirement age.

  • Rollover options

    You can roll an employee-sponsored retirement plan into your an IRA.

  • Contribution limits

    Contribution limits are updated annually.

Education IRA

  • A good choice if you:

    Are a Vermont parent looking to help fund your child(ren)’s or grandchild(ren)'s future education.

  • Tax deductible contributions

    Contributions are not tax deductible.

  • Tax considerations

    Qualified withdrawals made from Education IRAs are not subject to taxes.

  • Minimum distribution

    Funds must be used by the time a student is age 30 or taxes, fees, and penalties will accompany withdrawals. 

  • Rollover options

    You cannot roll an employee-sponsored retirement plan into an Education IRA. However, you can transfer funds to the account.

  • Contribution limits

    Up to $2,000 per beneficiary can be contributed to the Education IRA per year for children under age 18.

Individual Retirement Account (IRA) 1,3

Term

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

APY

APY = annual percentage yield, effective as of 2/1/2024 and reflects the current minimum APY offered. The IRA Savings account requires a minimum balance of $5 to open the account. The 9-month certificate will be offered for a limited time and will renew to the 1-year term at maturity.

Term

IRA Savings

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

None

APY

.20%

Term

9-month certificate special

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

5.20%

Term

1-year certificate

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

4.50%

Term

2-year certificate

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

3-year certificate

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

4-year certificate

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Term

5-year certificate

Minimum Balance to Earn APY

$500

APY

2.27%

Open an account

Interested in a short-term Certificate? You can open one online now. Because of the complex nature of IRA Certificates, you will need to speak to a member service consultant to learn which type of IRA best serves your needs. IRA Certificates cannot be opened online.

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Disclosures

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– Fees may reduce earnings.
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– Early withdrawal penalties may apply to certificates.