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Investing in Your Future
Guidestone Retirement Traditional vs. Roth
What's the Difference?
- Money goes into your account before taxes are taken out.
- You don't pay taxes now.
- Retirement withdrawals are taxed.
- Money goes into your account after taxes are taken out.
- You pay taxes now.
- Withdrawals are generally tax-free in retirement.
How to Update
Your Retirement Contributions
If you already have a Guidestone retirement account, you can update your contribution amount anytime:
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Log in to your account at Guidestone.org.
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In the menu bar, select Retirement & Investing.
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Under the Contribution heading, click Change Contributions.
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Use the toggle to choose Percent or Dollar.
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Enter your desired contribution amount.
Note: The amount you enter will be deducted per paycheck.
Tip: Review your contribution amount at least once a year to stay on track with your retirement goals.
Employer
Match
| Length of Employment | Contribution Matched from Grace Church |
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| 6 months – 8 years | 100% match up to 6% of your annual income |
| 8+ years | 100% match up to 8% of your annual income |
Minister Housing Benefit in Retirement
Retired ministers may continue to exclude some or all of their 403(b)(9) retirement account distributions for qualified housing expenses—if the funds came from ministerial income and are used for actual housing costs.
Guidestone offers resources to help ministers plan and make the most of their retirement savings. Visit Guidestone.org for more information.