A n IRA conversion to Roth is a popular pre-retirement or early retirement move. Roth IRAs offer several benefits that traditional retirement plans don’t. Not only are investment gains in a Roth IRA ...

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A CFP explains how to convert a $1.6M 401(k) to a Roth IRA without triggering high taxes, plus tips on timing, tax brackets, ...

Converting a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA is a powerful way to reduce taxes in retirement. Essentially, you’re choosing to pay taxes now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals ...

For working age Americans who have stashed capital away diligently in their 401(k) plans, or other similar plans, for many ...

When it comes to paying taxes, less is obviously better. In the last few years, that has meant a big push for converting any ...

Roth conversions are one of the most powerful financial planning tools available. While they’re not right for everyone, for many investors, a Roth conversion can unlock huge tax savings. There are ...

Medicare premiums are based on taxable income and a sudden increase can raise your costs. So if you are considering a Roth ...

With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire at the end of this year, financial advisors and tax professionals find themselves in a familiar position—navigating uncertainty. Tax laws are ...

The Roth IRA is one of the most widely held retirement accounts in the United States. According to ICI’s 2024 study, there ...

My good friend Bob from Munster had a question I thought merited visiting in the column. Bob’s question involved a topic we are dealing with more and more often in the practice and a tool we are using ...

Trump Accounts come with $1,000 seed deposits for babies born between 2025 and 2028. These accounts could be even more valuable if IRS rules allow a key conversion at age 18.