Federal Employees and IRAs Guide

Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) are a key tool in your retirement savings journey, allowing you to make contributions as you plan for your future post-career. 

WAEPA’s Federal Employees & IRAs Guide walks you through the different types of IRAs as well as specific considerations for Federal employees. 

What You’ll Find in this Guide

• What is an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA)? 
• Traditional IRA versus Roth IRA 
• Getting an IRA “Up and Running” 
• Conversion of Traditional IRAs and Recharacterizations 
• Other Uses of IRAs Besides Retirement Savings 
• Estate Planning and IRAs