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Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
A type of savings account designed to help individuals save for retirement.
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An individual retirement account (IRA) is a type of investment account that is designed to help people save for retirement. There are several different types of IRAs, including traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, and SEP IRAs (Simplified Employee Pension).
Example
You might decide to open a traditional IRA and contribute $500 per month to the account. The money you contribute to the account will be invested in the financial products you choose (such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.), and you hope to earn a return on your investment over time.
Related Terms
Share Certificate
A share certificate at a credit union represents ownership of a deposited amount for a fixed term, earning interest.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
A type of savings account designed to help individuals save for retirement.
Overdraft Fee
A charge that is assessed when a check or electronic transaction is processed for more money than is available in a checking account.