Savings - Schools Federal Credit Union

Saving is more than simply putting money aside – there are many options and paths to choose from when it comes to saving and investing your money. We offer several types of savings accounts to meet your needs. And because we’re in business for you, and not for profit, we’re able to offer rates that others don’t.

This account serves as your primary account (required) which earns dividends based on your balance. Your membership remains active by satisfactorily maintaining this account.

Primary Share Savings Rates

Savings (A)	Minimum	Rate*	APY*
Regular Shares	$100-2,499	0.000%	0.000%
Christmas Club	$2,500-9,999	0.050%	0.050%
You Name It	$10,000	0.100%	0.100%

We want to provide you with the tool that helps you save for the Holidays. This account is free to maintain and funds can be deposited at any time. We recommend that automatic transfer or payroll allotments are made on a regular basis to ensure that you have sufficient funds to plan for the Holidays.

Christmas Club Savings Rates

Savings (A)	Minimum	Rate*	APY*
Regular Shares	$100-2,499	0.000%	0.000%
Christmas Club	$2,500-9,999	0.050%	0.050%
You Name It	$10,000	0.100%	0.100%

We all have different financial goals. Some plan for a vacation, car purchase, mortgage down payment, or to simply save. We let you call this account any name you prefer. Best of all, this account is absolutely free. Let us help you save toward that particular goal with a You Name It Account!

You Name It Savings Rates

Savings (A)	Minimum	Rate*	APY*
Regular Shares	$100-2,499	0.000%	0.000%
Christmas Club	$2,500-9,999	0.050%	0.050%
You Name It	$10,000	0.100%	0.100%

Summer Safeguard Savings _{^{(for school employees)}}

A rewarding account to save for the summer months! This account typically pays more than any Term Certificates (CDs) being offered by other major banks. On the first business day of July, all funds will be automatically transferred to your primary share savings account.

No monthly maintenance fees.
Earn higher dividends than with a traditional savings account.
Easy accessibility of funds with two off-cycle distributions (withdrawals) per year.
Contributions (deposits) are limited via payroll deduction, direct deposit, and automatic share to share transfer¹. Funds must originate from a qualified schools district, such as LAUSD and LACCD.

NET Direct Deposit/Payroll has to be routed to a Schools Federal Credit Union Checking Account. The maximum contribution to this account cannot exceed $2,000 per month. Limited to a total of 2 off-cycle annual withdrawals per year; after that, the account will be subject to closure.

Savings	Minimum	Rate*	APY*
Summer Safeguard	Automatic Contribution	6.44%	6.60%	Maximum contribution of $2,000 per month from a qualified source, such as payroll from LAUSD or LACCD

We have even more additional Savings Account types to fit your needs

The higher your balance, the higher your dividend rate. Make unlimited penalty-free deposits and withdrawals.

Premium Money Market Account

Minimum	Rate*	APY*
$0-2,499	0.65%	0.65%
$2,500-9,999	0.65%	0.65%
$10,000-24,999	0.80%	0.80%
$25,000-49,999	0.85%	0.85%
$50,000+	0.90%	0.90%

Supplement your pension with a Traditional or Roth IRA. You can grow your balance with deposits throughout the year up to your maximum allowable annual contribution.

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IRA Accumulation

Minimum	Rate*	APY**
$100	0.150%	0.150%

Start saving for the education of the young people in your life with a Coverdell Education Savings Account! This account can play an important role in helping pay for qualified educational expenses. As an added bonus, we’re rewarding you with an attractive rate of 3.00% (3.034% APY)!

You can contribute to a Coverdell ESA even if you don’t have earned income. The contribution is limited to $2,000 a year for each beneficiary until the age of 18. Contributions to a Coverdell ESA are not deductible, but amounts deposited in the account grow tax free until distributed. The beneficiary will not owe tax on the distributions if they are less than a beneficiary’s qualified education expenses at an eligible institution. This benefit applies to qualified higher education expenses as well as to qualified elementary and secondary education expenses.

More Information on Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

Coverdell Education Savings Account

Minimum	Rate*	APY*
$50	3.00%	3.034%

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