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Personal Savings


Tuck it away for a rainy day or save for your future with an IRA. Future you will thank you. Firelands Federal Credit Union has the personal savings strategies to advance your dreams.

What You Get When You Open a

Share Savings Account

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    Gain membership to Firelands Federal Credit Union

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    Earn competitive dividends on balances of $100 or more

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    Dividends compounded daily and paid quarterly

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    Avoid the $5 participation fee by maintaining a $100 minimum daily average balance

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    Unlimited withdrawals (6 unsigned transfers allowed per month)

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5 minimum deposit to open

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    FREE eReceipts

Ready to open your Share Savings Account?

Round Up Savings

Put a little extra change in your pocket with Firelands Federal Credit Union’s Round Up & Save Program.

Every time you use your Visa® debit card purchase, we will round your purchase amount up to the next whole dollar and deposit the difference into your savings account of choice.

Round Up Savings earn a higher dividend rate than our regular Share Account for balances of $25.00 and up!

(All deposits to the Round Up Savings Account come from rounded up debit card transactions. Outside cash deposits or transfers to this account are not available.)

What You Get When You Open a

Youth Savings Account

Kids Saving Club
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    Available to young savers up to 12 years old

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    Competitive dividends on balances of $5 or more

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    No monthly service fees

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    No minimum balance requirements

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    Choose a gift from the Treasure Chest with every deposit

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    Quarterly youth newsletter

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    Youth activities held throughout the year

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    Special Term Share Certificate rates

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5 minimum deposit to open (Must show proof of Social Security Number, Passport, or other acceptable government-issued ID to open account.)

Smart Start Teen Club
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    Available to teens ages 13-17 years old

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    Competitive dividends on balances of $5 or more

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    No monthly service fees

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    No minimum balance requirements

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    Special Term Share Certificate rates

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5 minimum deposit to open

Additional Products for Teens
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    Checking account

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    Visa® ATM/debit card — limit varies based on age

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    $200 limit ages 13-15

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    $300 limit ages 16-17

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    You may apply for a Visa credit card with a limit of $100-$200 (a qualified parent or legal guardian co-signer is required).

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    You may apply for a Smart Start Teen Club Loan for $50-$500 for up to 12 months at 1.50% below our signature loan rate (a qualified parent or legal guardian co-signer is required).

Ready to open your Youth Savings Account?

What You Get When You Open a

Christmas Club Account

Christmas Club
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    Save year-round for Christmas and holiday expenses

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    Competitive dividends on balances of $100 or more

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    Dividends compounded daily and paid quarterly

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    No monthly service fees

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    No minimum balance requirements

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    Make deposits at any time, in any amount you feel comfortable with

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    Unlimited withdrawals (6 unsigned transfers allowed per month)

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    Funds automatically transferred to your checking or savings account on October 1st

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5 minimum deposit to open

Christmas Club Plus+
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    Take advantage of your higher balance with tiered rates

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    Earn dividends on the first penny you deposit

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    Watch your rate grow with your balance

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    Dividends compounded daily and paid annually on September 30th

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    No monthly service fees

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    Make deposits at any time, in any amount you feel comfortable with

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    Funds automatically transferred to your checking or savings account on Oct. 1st

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5 minimum deposit to open

Ready to open your Christmas Club Account?

What You Get When You Open a

Money Market Account
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    Competitive, tiered rates on balances of $5,000 or more

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    Higher balances earn higher rates

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    Dividends compounded daily and paid monthly

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    No monthly service fees

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    Unlimited withdrawals (6 unsigned transfers allowed per month)

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    Free digital banking

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    Surcharge-free ATMs and Shared Branching available

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    $5,000 minimum deposit to open

Ready to open your Money Market Account?

What You Get When You Open a

Share Certificate
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    Fixed rates, higher than regular savings

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    Receive higher rates by selecting a longer term

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    Provides more guarantee than risky market investments

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    A wide range of terms available (from 6 to 60 months)

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    No setup or maintenance fees

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    Early withdrawals subject to penalty

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    Youth certificates and limited-time certificates available; check our rates to learn more

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    Minimum deposit to open varies by certificate

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    Dividends compounded and paid quarterly

Ready to open your Share Certificate?

What You Get When You Open a

Individual Retirement Account (IRAs)

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    Competitive dividends above standard savings rates

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    Traditional and Roth IRA options

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    No setup fees

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    No monthly or annual maintenance fees

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    $5,500 contribution limit per year

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    Additional $1,000 “catch-up” contribution allowed for ages 50+

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    Funds can be used to purchase certificates within IRA

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    Funds can be used to purchase certificates within IRA

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    $500 minimum deposit to open

Traditional vs. Roth

There are advantages to both Traditional and Roth IRAs. One of the biggest differences is the time at which you see the most advantage. A traditional IRA provides potential tax relief today, while a Roth IRA has the potential for the most tax benefit at time of retirement.

Traditional IRA
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    No income limits to open

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    No minimum contribution requirement

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    Contributions are tax deductible on state and federal income tax

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    Earnings are tax deferred until withdrawal (when usually in lower tax bracket)

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    Withdrawals can begin at age 59 ½

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    Early withdrawals subject to penalty

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    Mandatory withdrawals at age 70 ½

Roth IRA
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    Income limits to be eligible to open Roth IRA (Consult a tax advisor)

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    Contributions are NOT tax deductible

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    Earnings are 100% tax free at withdrawal (Subject to some minimal conditions. Consult a tax advisor)

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    Principal contributions can be withdrawn without penalty

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    Withdrawals on interest can begin at age 59 ½

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    Early withdrawals on interest subject to penalty (Certain exceptions apply, such as healthcare, purchasing first home, etc.)

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    No mandatory distribution age

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    No age limit on making contributions as long as you have earned income

Ready to open your IRA?

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    Mobile deposits

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    Check balances

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    Transfer money

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