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Personal:
- An excellent account to accumulate money for vacation, emergencies or larger investments. Interest is compounded semi-annually.
- A maintenance fee is charged if your balance falls below $100. This is waived for young people under 14.
- An ATM card can be attached to this account for easier withdrawals.
Christmas Club:
- A great account to plan ahead for the holidays. This account earns interest and you receive a free gift when you open the account.
- The amount you deposit is up to you. You will be given a coupon book to remind you of your deposit.
- Checks are sent out in October giving you plenty of time to purchase the perfect gifts for friends and family.
Certificate of Deposit:
- A well-established safe method of receiving a higher rate of interest on money you do not need in the near future.
- Certificates are available for 30 days to 5 years with the rate increasing in relation to the time and the amount of money invested.
- Interest is paid quarterly or will compound. There is a penalty for money which is withdrawn early.
Health Savings Account
- For owners of qualified high deductible health plans.
- Why open a Byron Bank HSA? BEcause you'll have:
- Three-fold tax savings
- Flexibility
- No "Use it or lose it" as with cafeteria plans
- Ownership control
- Contribution options
- Establishing a Byron Bank HSA will give you every opportunity for future savings on healthcare expenses. With premium savings and tax advantages, it is easy to see the money in your pocket.
- An individual is eligible as long as they are:
- Covered by a qualified high deductible health plan
- Not covered by any other health plan
- Not enrolled in Medicare
- Not claimed as a dependent on another individual tax return
- A Byron Bank HSA will allow you to make contributions with pre-tax dollars, take tax-free and penalty-free distributions for any qualified medical expsene, and the balance in your account will continue to grow with tax-free earnings.
- You have ownership control of your Byron Bank HSA.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA):
- Save for your future and your retirement. A good account to save on income taxes.
- Government rules set the maximum contribution depending on your income.
- The Byron Bank offers IRA's as CD's, variable-rate IRA's and annuity IRA's.
- We also have a passbook IRA account to hold roll-over funds if you are changing jobs. (Without penalty)
Other Investments:
- Through Byron Bank Financial Services we offer free financial and estate planning as well as the following investment opportunities:
- Variable and indexed annuities, mutual funds, college savings plans, 529 plans, stocks, real estate investment trusts, group planning for your business and long term care insurance.