Harbor Funds | Retirement Center

How To Contribute To Your IRA...

How to Open an IRA Account

The fastest, easiest way to open an IRA account is online.

Or if you prefer, you can complete an application form and mail it back to Harbor Funds with your check. You can either complete the application on your computer and print it, or print the blank application and complete it by hand.

Contribution Limits

For 2013, the IRS has set the following contribution limits:
$5,500 for people under 50 years old
$6,500 for people 50 years old or older

SEP IRA contribution limits for 2013 are the lesser of 25% of compensation or $51,000.

For more information about contribution limits for IRAs and other retirement plans, review our chart on Retirement Plan Limits.

Harbor Fund Ticker Symbols

For a convenient list of Harbor's fund numbers and ticker symbols, download this simple one-page guide.

Learn More About IRAs...

Are you new to IRAs? Or maybe you have questions about the changes to the rules regarding Traditional vs. Roth IRAs?
What's the difference? Find out below.

Traditional vs. Roth IRAs - Read this short document to learn the basic differences between the two types of IRAs, and help you decide which is the right option for you.

IRA Glossary - Lookup all of the terms and phrases you've seen to understand what they mean.

State Street Privacy Notice - Read how State Street Bank, the custodian of your IRA account, will keep your personal information safe.