Think you're a savvy retirement planner? Here’s what you may be forgetting.

Learn the updated 2025 backdoor Roth IRA strategy step‑by‑step—from contribution limits and MAGI thresholds to tax filing and avoiding pro‑rata rule traps.

This article is about the pros and cons of Roth conversions for different age groups.

Roth IRAs are tax-free. Traditional IRAs are tax-deferred. Understanding the ramifications of tax-free versus tax-deferred in your retirement plan is a major factor in why Roth IRAs are often superior ...

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It might seem counter intuitive to decide to pay MORE taxes now, rather than defer them, but in some cases, that can be a smart, tax-efficient strategy. Have I piqued your curiosity? I want to ...

Recent dips in the market were good opportunities to convert traditional IRAs and 401(k)s to Roth accounts, advisors say. But clients who missed out shouldn’t despair. “Periods of increased market ...

When you reach retirement age, financial decisions become even more important as you are no longer generating income from working. Every choice you make about your money has a direct impact on your ...

Rolling a traditional 401(k) into a Roth IRA triggers immediate taxes on the full conversion amount. Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth and withdrawals with no required minimum distributions during the ...

Roth IRAs offer a world of benefits. There are ways to get around the income limits associated with these accounts. There are also other tax-advantaged accounts you can explore. Are you ahead, or ...

Because Medicare premiums are tied to income, converting a $235,000 retirement account to a Roth IRA has the potential to cause Medicare Part B premiums to increase. For many taxpayers, in fact, a ...

A Roth conversion is the process of rolling over retirement funds invested in a pretax account, like a regular IRA or 401(k), into an after-tax Roth IRA. You’ll pay capital gains taxes at the time of ...