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This Late-in-Life Roth Conversion Opportunity Spares Your Heirs
Jan 18 2025
Expensive medical care in the later stages of life is an unpleasant reality for many, but it can open a window for a Roth conversion that benefits your heirs....
kiplinger.com
Converting Retirement Savings to a Roth IRA? Don't Do This
Jan 17 2025
You might want to convert all of your savings to a Roth in one go, but you could end up paying hundreds of thousands more in taxes than you have to....
kiplinger.com
Mega Backdoor Roth, Student Loans, and Expert Witness Work
Jan 16 2025
Answering questions about the Mega Backdoor Roth IRA, the right kind of financial advisor for you, side gigs and increasing your income, and whether the Trump administration is going to get rid of PSL...
whitecoatinvestor.com
5 Little-Known Uses of Roth Contributions and Conversions
Jan 15 2025
Contributing to a Roth IRA is one of the smartest ways to get ahead in investing. Here are five extra reasons why. The post 5 Little-Known Uses of Roth Contributions and Conversions appeared first on ...
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Jan 09 2025
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benef...
kiplinger.com
Why You Could Make More In Retirement Than While Working
Jan 06 2025
One of the biggest reasons I was against contributing to a Roth IRA is my belief that most people won’t make more money in retirement than while working. As a result, they’re unlikely to p...
financialsamurai.com
Don’t Need Your 529? Turn It Into A Roth IRA
Dec 31 2024
If you set up a 529 education plan for your children or grandchildren that is no longer needed for education expenses, there is a new game in town....
forbes.com
Defusing a Future Tax Bomb With Roth Conversions - 510
Dec 31 2024
Does it make sense for Alex and his wife in Massachusetts to do Roth conversions now to the top of their eventual tax bracket? Steve in San Diego got serious about saving for retirement after Joe and ...
purefinancial.com
Pre-Death Planning: Roth Conversion
Dec 30 2024
A Roth Conversion strategy may be a very helpful way to generate a tax-efficient legacy for your heirs, while reducing the overall cost. The post Pre-Death Planning: Roth Conversion appeared first on ...
financialducksinarow.com
5 changes for IRAs and 401(k)s in 2025
Dec 28 2024
The SECURE 2.0 Act contained changes to traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans that are being phased in over several years....
financial-planning.com
Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 2024
Dec 24 2024
Top retirement articles covered Roth mistakes, wealth, average net worth, decision-making, rules, and more related to achieving a secure future. The post Best Financial and Retirement Articles from 20...
boldin.com
How much did your Roth conversion cost you?
Dec 22 2024
I am deciding whether or not to convert. I will be working for at least 10 more years. By then my tax-deferred funds will be slightly over $2 million. I want to convert at least $250k over a 5 year ti...
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Inbox Questions | When Should You Use An LLC?
Dec 20 2024
We answer a question from a 44-year-old Pittsburgh bus driver earning over six figures annually who maxes out a Roth IRA, contributes 10.5% to a 457 plan, and is covered by a pension. He owns five ren...
sites.libsyn.com
Planning for Uncertainty: Why Roth Conversions Require Iteration, Not Perfection (It’s an Art, Not a Science)
Dec 19 2024
Discover the opportunities and limits of modeling your Roth conversion opportunities and get 6 tips for doing better. The post Planning for Uncertainty: Why Roth Conversions Require Iteration, Not Per...
boldin.com
Encore Episode: 3 Reasons for Roth Conversions
Dec 17 2024
Today we're bringing back one of our most downloaded episodes:The Three Reasons for Roth Conversions. We released this back in May of 2023 and it’s already shot up to be one of the most listened...
sites.libsyn.com
Universal Savings Accounts Are Like Roth IRAs, But With a Twist
Dec 15 2024
Republican lawmakers and conservative think tanks are proposing a new type of tax-advantaged savings account. Think Roth IRAs, but not just for retirement....
kiplinger.com
Is a Roth Conversion Right for You? Consider These 6 Factors
Dec 13 2024
The Roth conversion is a popular year-end tax maneuver for DIY retirement planners. It works just as well at the start of the year, but more people are interested in December. The move involves transf...
retirebeforedad.com
Transferring funds from IRA to Roth after retirement?
Dec 13 2024
I'm 67, and will have to start taking out RMDs from my IRA account at 73. This will give me a big tax hit at that time and subsequently. I was thinking I could pull out $50K/year from the IRA for the ...
reddit.com
Mega Backdoor Roth IRAs & 401k True Ups
Dec 12 2024
You have heard your colleagues talk about this “Mega Back Door Roth” thing? Or perhaps you read about it here on FAANG FIRE and thought it was some exotic, complicated, advanced strategy. ...
faangfire.com
Roth, Mega Backdoor Roth, Solo 401(k)s, and IRAs
Dec 12 2024
Answering reader questions about the Mega Backdoor Roth, Roth conversions, solo 401(k)s, individual IRAs, and what to do with an inherited IRA. We also talk about whether the Robinhood 3% match is wor...
whitecoatinvestor.com
Pennies and the Backdoor Roth IRA
Dec 10 2024
What do you do with the pennies your money earns between the contribution and conversion to a Backdoor Roth IRA? Not much. The post Pennies and the Backdoor Roth IRA appeared first on The White Coat I...
whitecoatinvestor.com
9 Answers to Boost Tax-Free Roth Retirement Income - 507
Dec 10 2024
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on paying the tax on your Roth conversions on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 507. If you take the money out of your retirement acco...
purefinancial.com
Case Study: Optimizing Current ACA Subsidies vs. Roth Conversions for Long-Term Tax Planning
Dec 10 2024
Today I have a guest post from personal finance enthusiast Dan Griffin. While Dan is not a practicing financial planner, he passed the CFP exam in 2010 and holds an Executive Certificate in Personal F...
caniretireyet.com
Don't do Roth Conversions? This analyst says no.
Dec 08 2024
Article says payoff takes too long. I'm not good with all the math, but the explanation given seems to make sense. Especially considering we never know what the tax rates will be on the future. I'm 60...
marketwatch.com
Roth or Traditional: How to Choose a Retirement Tax Strategy
Dec 05 2024
When picking which type of 401(k) or IRA is right for you, consider whether you want to save a little on your taxes now — or save a lot more on them later....
kiplinger.com
How to Plan for 35 Years of Retirement Spending With Smart Roth Conversions - 506
Dec 03 2024
What’s a safe withdrawal rate for Wine Guy and Wine Gal in Sonoma California to have 35 years of “guaranteed” retirement spending? How aggressively should they convert their retireme...
purefinancial.com
Will Roth Conversions Put You On Track to Retire Early? - 472
Nov 30 2024
Rob and his wife in North Carolina are 51 and 44 and would like to retire in the next 3-5 years. Are they on track, and what should they consider as far as Roth conversions are concerned once the tax ...
purefinancial.com
STOP! Why You Shouldn't Do a Roth Conversion
Nov 30 2024
Roth conversions are almost a buzzword today, with many people jumping into them like they’re a guaranteed fix for tax worries—much like rushing into surgery hoping it will solve all your ...
buzzsprout.com
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA: Supercharging Your Retirement Savings
Nov 26 2024
Ever since I started saving for retirement in 1999, I’ve been a proponent of tax-deferred retirement vehicles like the 401(k) and skeptical of tax-now vehicles like the Roth IRA. Working in bank...
financialsamurai.com
Trump Tax Cuts And 11 Other Reasons To Skip A Roth Conversion
Nov 23 2024
Prepaying income tax on a retirement account might be a good idea. Or it could be a really bad idea. Read this before pulling the trigger....
forbes.com
Rules for Inheritances and Making Roth Contributions for Others - 504
Nov 20 2024
Can Ted and Georgette convert $1.6M in an inherited trust to Roth without distributing it? Should the trust own their home so they can use the home equity? Melissa was added as joint owner on her pare...
purefinancial.com
Is Now a Good Time to Open a Roth IRA?
Nov 13 2024
Think you might want to open a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth of your investments and no RMDs, but income limits are low and you have to wait to withdraw earnings....
kiplinger.com
When to Pay Off Your Home, Retire, and Do Roth Conversions - 503
Nov 12 2024
When should Jack and Swan in Florida pay off their home, retire, and convert their savings to Roth for lifetime tax-free investment growth? Jennifer in Colorado wonders whether she should take taxes i...
purefinancial.com
7 Things You Need to Know About Roth IRAs to Maximize Tax-Free Income
Nov 12 2024
Roth IRAs offer great tax-free income benefits, but to make the most of them in retirement, here are seven things you need to know: Contribution Limits: In 2024, you can contribute up to $7,000 annual...
buzzsprout.com
Unpaid Caregivers Soon May Get Help to Save for Retirement
Nov 11 2024
Two proposed bills aim to open new doors to caregivers for contributing to Roth IRAs and making catch-up retirement contributions....
kiplinger.com
Is It Too Late to Do a Roth Conversion if You're Retired?
Nov 03 2024
The short answer is: Not at all. Roth conversions can be great tax-saving strategies … for the right people. Are you a good candidate?...
kiplinger.com
Here's Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Money Into Roth IRAs
Nov 01 2024
Converting a tax-deferred account to a Roth can be a good strategy for lowering future taxes, but moving all of your money at once is typically not recommended....
kiplinger.com
October 2024 Best of the Web
Oct 28 2024
I have an outstanding collection of resources on a variety of topics this month. We’ll explore financial planning concepts including Roth IRA conversions, building bond ladders, and performing 5...
caniretireyet.com
Is a Roth Conversion Right for You Before the Election?
Oct 24 2024
If you’re concerned about possible tax policy changes after the next president takes office, you might want to consider a Roth conversion now....
kiplinger.com
The post-'stretch' home stretch for Roth IRA conversions
Oct 24 2024
The first Secure Act was a "game-changer for IRAs and Roth IRAs," according to a retirement expert. Here's the compelling case for paying taxes sooner....
financial-planning.com
Converting an Inherited 401(k) to Roth
Oct 21 2024
Things to consider with an inherited 401(k) plan - such as, you can convert the plan to a Roth IRA, enjoying tax-free withdrawals afterward. The post Converting an Inherited 401(k) to Roth appeared fi...
financialducksinarow.com
Is Your Portfolio Big Enough to Benefit From Roth Conversions?
Oct 08 2024
What are the benefits of Roth conversions in retirement planning? James addresses questions about when Roth conversions become worthwhile. This episode explores key factors: Changes in tax bracket Spo...
buzzsprout.com
Spend RMDs, or Reduce Reduce Distributions and Taxes With Roth Conversions? - 498
Oct 08 2024
Hawkeye and Elle are age 61 and in the 32% tax bracket. How should they get money into their Roth accounts for tax-free retirement income? Clark and Ellen are 69 and 68, expenses will pretty much be c...
purefinancial.com
401(k) Ins & Outs, Roth Conversion Benefits, and Divorce Finances - 469
Oct 08 2024
Erik in MN is divorced, and the OC Birdman of South OC is getting divorced. Should Erik contribute to pre-tax retirement accounts or Roth? How should the Birdman and his soon-be-ex time the sale of th...
purefinancial.com
Five Windows of Opportunity for Roth Conversions
Oct 05 2024
When you convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA matters if you want to limit how much you pay in taxes....
kiplinger.com
Tax-Savvy In-Plan Roth Conversions and Inherited IRA Withdrawals - 497
Oct 01 2024
Should David in Ohio use 457 funds to do an in-plan Roth conversion in his 403(b) plan, and should he hire a financial advisor? Chris in DC needs a retirement and Roth conversion spitball analysis, an...
purefinancial.com
Am I Too Old for Roth Conversions? 3 Things to Consider
Oct 01 2024
Gary is a 73-year-old with $8 million in savings. Despite having substantial assets, he’s concerned about missed opportunities for Roth conversions as he faces significant required minimum distr...
buzzsprout.com
The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot: Maximize Retirement Savings (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)
Oct 01 2024
Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions? Reaping the tax benefits...
buzzsprout.com
Early Retirement Health Insurance Strategies | Roth Conversions vs. ACA Subsidies
Oct 01 2024
Healthcare subsidies are like a tax break and should always be optimized, right? That seems like an easy question that should have a straightforward answer. But the correct answer is, “It depend...
buzzsprout.com
Pay ZERO Capital Gains Tax vs Roth Conversions in Retirement: How to Determine Which is Best
Oct 01 2024
Listener Drew asks about a tax strategy for juggling capital gains and Roth conversions. While it can be a complicated question – especially when large accounts are involved – James provid...
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About Roth
A Roth account is a type of individual retirement account (IRA) that is funded with after-tax dollars. This means that the money you contribute to a Roth account has already been taxed and you will not receive a tax deduction for your contributions. However, the money you contribute to a Roth account grows tax-free and you can withdraw your contributions and any earnings on them tax-free in retirement.
One of the main benefits of a Roth account is that it provides tax-free income in retirement. This can be especially valuable for people who expect to be in a higher tax bracket in retirement than they are currently, as they can avoid paying higher taxes on their retirement income.
To be eligible to contribute to a Roth account, you must meet certain income requirements. There are also limits on how much you can contribute to a Roth account each year. It's important to consult with a financial advisor or tax professional to determine if a Roth account is right for you and to understand the specific rules and limitations that apply.