DEFINITIONS

Traditional IRA: This is a tax favored account that allows anyone under the ago of 70 1/2 who has earned income from employment to contribute up to $3,000/year, and is subject to certain income conditions. These contributions are tax deductible, though earnings are tax-deferred. Withdrawals are taxable and are required to begin at the age of 70 1/2. If you withdraw from the account prior to age 59 1/2 a tax penalty may apply and there are federal restrictions.*

IRA Rollover: This is a tax favored account which savings are transferred from an existing, qualified retirement plan (i.e. 401 (k) plan) to a Traditional IRA. Though contributions and withdrawals follow the guidelines as a Traditional IRA.*

Roth IRA: This is a tax favored account that allows anyone, regardless of age, with earned income from employment to contribute up to $3,000/year, and is subject to certain income conditions. Contributions are not tax deductible. Earnings are tax deferred. Withdrawals are tax-free under certain conditions, but if you withdraw from the account prior to age 59 1/2 a tax penalty may apply and there are federal restrictions.*

Education IRA: A tax favored account that allows anyone to contribute on behalf of a child. These contributions can not exceed $2000/child per year. Limitations do exist on the contribution of any one person.*

529 College Savings Plan: This is a national college savings program authorized and created under Section 529 of the IRS code that enables individuals to save and invest on a tax deferred basis at a variable rate of return to fund college or graduate school expenses. Parents, grandparents and others are able to contribute up to $10,000/year per beneficiary.*