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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 There is a penalty for money which is withdrawn early.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.