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RETIREMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

Tax-advantaged savings for retirement and education

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Feel confident about your financial future

Your financial future is our priority. Save for retirement and educational expenses with a tax-advantaged1 account with interest paid monthly, preferred rates, and no annual fees.

Tax Free Deposits

Take advantage of tax-free deposits and tax-deferred growth with this individual retirement account.1

  • Suitable for those who expect to be in a lower tax bracket when they retire.
  • Make tax-free contributions to your account.
  • Your deposited funds will grow tax-deferred. 
  • Receive distributions without penalty when over the age of 59 and 1/2.

Tax free distributions

While deposits are not tax-exempt, you'll enjoy tax-free distributions down the road.1

  • Ideal for those who expect to be in a higher tax bracket when they retire.
  • Pay taxes on deposits now to enjoy tax-free distributions later.
  • Your deposited funds will grow tax-free.
  • Pay no taxes or penalties on distributions when over the age of 59 and 1/2.

Save for college

Save smarter with a tax-advantaged account to make the most of your education savings.1

  • A great option for families or individuals looking to save for school and college expenses.
  • Your deposited funds will grow tax-free.
  • Qualified withdrawals for education expenses are tax and penalty free.

1Consult your tax advisor for details.

2Annual Percentage Yield (APY). 3.80% APY is accurate as of 7/11/2026 and available as a 12-month term. Fees could reduce earnings. Withdrawals may result in imposition of applicable early withdrawal penalties. $500 minimum opening deposit required. Maximum deposit is $10 million. 'New Money' is defined as funds that are not currently deposited in any account at Flagstar Bank. Not available for public units or Business CDs. Certain restrictions, including area restrictions, may apply. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. Must present offer at account opening. Limited-time offer. Important information will be provided to you in the disclosures you receive during the account opening process. Please contact your local branch for more information.

Flagstar Ready Savings

3Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of 7/11/2026. A promotional annual percentage yield of 3.75% is available on balances greater than or equal to $10,000 for the first 180 days after account opening. Balances at or below $9,999.99 do not qualify for this promotional rate and are subject to the current non-promotional interest rate applicable to this account type. At the end of the 180-day promotional period, the interest rate and APY will revert to the then-posted non-promotional rate(s) applicable to this account type. The interest rate(s) and annual percentage yield(s) are variable and may change at any time before or after the account is opened. To qualify, you must be a new personal savings client of Flagstar Bank and open a Flagstar Ready Savings account. An initial minimum opening deposit of at least $10,000 is required and must be "new money," which is defined as money that is not currently on deposit in any Flagstar Bank account; money moved from any Flagstar Bank affiliate or subsidiary account or funded from a Flagstar/affiliate loan or line of credit does not qualify. For purposes of this offer, funds from maturing certificate of deposit accounts held at Flagstar Bank will be considered eligible. The account must remain open for the full 180-day promotional period. This offer is limited to one promotion per household. If any signer on this account has previously received a savings promotion from Flagstar Bank, you are ineligible for this offer. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. An early account closure fee may be imposed for accounts closed within 180 days. Flagstar Bank employees are not eligible for this offer. Offer subject to change or cancellation at any time without notice. Receiving this offer does not guarantee eligibility. All account applications are subject to our normal approval process. Personal accounts only. Area restrictions may apply.