Roth IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on roth IRAs from the team at Kiplinger.
Tax-free income is the dream of every taxpayer. And if you save in a Roth IRA account, it's a reality. These accounts offer big benefits, but the rules for Roths can be complex. If you'd like to know more about Roth IRAs, start with our beginner's guide: everything you should know about Roth IRAs then work your way through our other features and guides on smart strategies to ensure you can end up with a tax-free stream of income down the road.
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Has Your Dream Nest Egg Become a Tax Nightmare? What to Do
Retirement savers with big bucks in traditional IRAs and pretax 401(k)s could face huge tax bills when their RMDs kick in. Here's a potential solution.
By Martin Baker, CFP®, CEPA®
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3 Estate Planning Strategies That Thrive in Volatile Markets
From GRATs to Roth conversions, learn how to leverage market swings to protect your family’s future wealth.
By Donna Fuscaldo
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In or Near Retirement? 4 Recent Tax Changes You Need to Know
The tax landscape has changed yet again, thanks to the OBBBA and SECURE 2.0, and four developments are particularly important for anyone in or near retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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529 Funds and a Roth IRA: How to Use One to Jumpstart the Other
Want to boost your retirement savings? You can roll over unused funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, tax-free, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig
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Safe or Seizable?: The IRA & Bankruptcy Protection Quiz
Quiz Depending on the type of IRA you own and/or how you inherited it, your "safe" money might actually be on the table for creditors.
By Donna LeValley
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Five Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
If you’re in your highest-earning years, you can make up for lost time.
By Sandra Block
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways that current and future retirees can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt
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The Roth Conversion Bandwagon is Rolling: Should You Jump On?
Roth conversions are all the rage, but what works well for one household can cause financial strain for another. This is what you should consider before moving ahead.
By Steven L. Rich, RICP®, CLTC®, NSSA®, CF2
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IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.
By Maurie Backman
