Any money you move from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA is treated as ordinary income. That's why you should make these ...

At first, the increases tend to be modest. At age 73, the typical RMD is 3.77% of the account balance at the end of the prior year. By age 80 the percentage is still under 5%. However, the percentage ...

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 ...

If you were planning a Roth conversion maneuver this year, the newly-introduced One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) doesn’t directly impact the strategy. However, it does have an indirect impact that could ...

Roth conversions increase current-year taxable income, but they allow clients to keep more of their money long-term. If they don’t convert, clients (or their heirs) will have to pay taxes on the IRA ...

When is a Roth conversion a good idea? Readers are confused about their strategies. Got a question about investing, how it fits into your overall financial plan and what strategies can help you make ...

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 ...

Preparing for retirement can require income and asset shuffling to make sure you have enough funds available and don’t bump yourself into a higher tax bracket. One method for this is known as a Roth ...

As investors strive to optimize their retirement savings and minimize tax burdens, understanding how Roth conversions benefit them becomes more important. Roth conversions have great significance when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter J Reilly is a Forbes contributor who covers taxes. I have been thinking a lot about Rothing of late. I wonder: Is a Roth IRA ...

Two financial planners take on the establishment with a new view on retirement taxes Should you do Roth conversions? Stick to the math for the answer. When it comes to paying taxes, less is obviously ...

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