Roth IRAs
News, insights and expert analysis on roth IRAs from the team at Kiplinger.
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Spring Is a Good Time to Clean Up Your Finances, Too
While you’re decluttering your home for spring, consider also taking a crack at cleaning up your finances and old paperwork.
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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Traditional Retirement Accounts or Roth? How to Choose
Let’s compare traditional IRAs, traditional 401(k)s, Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s. Which might work best for you could depend on your income and tax status.
By Rich Guerrini Published
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Roth Conversions: Convert Everything at Once or as You Go?
Two hypothetical examples of Roth conversions made at different times (all at once vs as you age) show a stark difference in what could be left for your beneficiaries.
By Mike Decker, NSSA® Published
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What to Do When You Have More Retirement Income Than You Need
These three options can help you allocate extra income in ways that don’t push you into a higher tax bracket or trigger extra taxes.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU Published
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Tax Tips for Transferring Excess 529 Plan Funds to Roth IRAs: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter 529 plans can help blunt the cost of paying for college. But if you want to use leftover funds there are some tax tips to bear in mind.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Avert a Tax Surprise in Retirement: Get Ready With a Roth
Your taxes in retirement might not be lower, and you could be facing a looming tax bill because of RMDs. Consider preparing now with Roth conversions.
By Andrew Drufke Published
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Is a Roth Conversion for You? Seven Factors to Consider
The taxes you’re facing on your tax-deferred retirement savings don’t have to be so daunting. Check here to find out if you're a candidate for a Roth conversion.
By Joshua Taffer, CEPA Published
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Six Financial Actions to Take the Year Before Retirement
Having your income, health care and tax plans in place before you exit the day job can make it more likely that you'll have a happy retirement.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Three Ways to Reduce Taxes on Your Investment Earnings
Proactive tax planning using these strategies could help you keep more of your hard-earned money, now and in the future.
By David McGill Published