Unlike with traditional IRAs, Roths do not provide tax savings, so anyone converting such funds to a Roth must pay federal income taxes on the amount converted.

Key Takeaways A mega backdoor Roth uses after‑tax 401(k) contributions plus conversions to move much more into Roth each year ...

An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.

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 ...

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 ...

Roth IRAs are popular for tax benefits in retirement. Consider Vanguard's 'BETR' approach, other factors to see if a Roth conversion's right for you.

In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, ...

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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 ...