Get a 1% Match

Traditional IRA

Make pre-tax contributions, which may lower your taxable income, while your savings grow tax-deferred until retirement. With PensionBee, every rollover and contribution includes a 1% match.

Tax-deferred growth

Immediate tax breaks

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Why choose Traditional IRA?

Immediate tax breaks

Contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, which may lower your taxable income and reduce your tax bill for the year.

Tax-deferred growth

Your savings grow tax-deferred, meaning you won’t pay taxes on contributions or earnings until you withdraw them.

Pay taxes
later

After age 59½, you can take money out without penalties, though withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.

Contibution Limits 2026

Save now,

pay taxes later

Stay on track with your retirement goals by contributing the maximum amount allowed by the IRS

Under age 50

$7,500 per year

Age 50 or older

$8,600 per year

Includes a $1,100 catch-up contribution.

Is a Traditional IRA right for your retirement?

Compare the benefits and considerations to see if this type of IRA matches your retirement strategy.

Ideal for:

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For individuals who expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement.

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There are no income limits for contributions, making it accessible to a wide range of earners.

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Provides an immediate tax deduction, which could potentially reduce your current taxable income.

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Withdrawals in retirement are taxed as ordinary income, which may benefit those looking to lower their taxable income now while anticipating a lower rate later.

Not ideal for:

Those who expect to be in a higher tax bracket in retirement, as withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income.

Individuals seeking tax-free withdrawals in retirement for greater flexibility.

If you want to leave money to your loved ones without them owing taxes on it, a Traditional IRA might not be the best choice since withdrawals are taxed.

Anyone who wants to avoid required minimum distributions (RMDs), because Traditional IRAs require you to start taking RMDs at age 73.

Get a 1% Match

Every rollover and contribution into a Traditional IRA at PensionBee comes with a 1% match.
(terms and conditions apply). 

Images are hypothetical. Assuming your current age is 35 years, projections assume a retirement age of 65, an illustrative 7% annual return minus a 0.85% annual fee (6.15% net return). Projections are hypothetical and do not account for inflation.

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Simplified management

Manage your entire retirement portfolio with PensionBee through one intuitive app. No complex paperwork or juggling different providers. Your BeeKeeper helps you implement your retirement plan with minimal effort on your part.

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Real people, real help

When you need support dealing with your PensionBee IRA, you get real humans. Your dedicated account manager (your BeeKeeper) is here on the phone, on live chat and on email.

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Hear from our customers

Join over 300,000 customers globally who’ve simplified their retirement savings with us. See how we’ve helped them manage approximately $10 billion in assets globally.

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When I see my money in the PensionBee app, it puts me at ease and makes me feel in control.

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It’s so easy to rollover old 401(k)s into a new IRA with PensionBee.

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PensionBee makes it easy to combine old retirement accounts into one IRA.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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What is an IRA?

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What is a Traditional IRA contribution?

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What’s the contribution limit for a Traditional IRA?

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What’s the deadline to contribute to an IRA?

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What happens if I make a small contribution to my account?

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What does it cost?

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Is there an income limit for Traditional IRA contributions?

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Can I contribute to a Traditional IRA and another type of IRA in the same year?

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What happens if I contribute too much?

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Do I have to report my Traditional IRA contributions on my taxes?

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Is there an age limit to contribute to a Traditional IRA?

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