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Converting $640k From a 401(k) to a Roth? Here's How to Lower the Tax Bill
Converting a 401(k) to a Roth IRA can potentially provide valuable long-term benefits, but it also triggers a tax bill that ...
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Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA: What’s The Difference?
If the complexity of the Roth vs. traditional IRA decision is preventing you from opening an account, just know that simply ...
Do I have to pay taxes on a high yield savings account?
The IRS views interest on a savings account as earned income, whether it's $1 or $1,000. So, if you received interest on a ...
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding Between a Roth vs. Traditional IRA
You can cut through the confusion of whether a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA will be your best bet by asking yourself six ...
Four Roth IRA Pitfalls Your Adviser May Not Tell You About
Roth IRAs, on the other hand, do not offer a tax break on contributions. Instead, they offer tax-free gains and withdrawals, ...
Should Your Kids Have A Roth IRA?
If your child has earned income, they can contribute to a Roth IRA. Opening a Roth IRA for kids can significantly change ...
Are You the Perfect Candidate for a Roth IRA?
For 2025, single filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of less than $150,000 to contribute the Roth IRA maximum of $7,000, or $8,000 for those age 50 or older. For married couples, ...
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We've stashed over $2 million in our 401(k) accounts - should we switch to a Roth to hedge our bets?
If you expect your tax rate to drop in retirement, it may make sense to transfer funds from your 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Here's ...
Taxable, tax-deferred, tax-free: How to diversify your retirement portfolio
The jockeying and the April 15 tax deadline are timely reminders that smart retirement planning involves taking advantage of ...
Roth conversions are the retirement version of ‘buy the dip’
When stocks fall, it can be a good time to get money out of tax-deferred accounts to avoid a ticking tax time bomb.
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I'm making over $250k but taxes are gobbling up my paycheck - what can I do to reduce it?
A software engineer recently posted his income in the Salary Reddit Group. He currently pays more than $75k in taxes each ...
What is the difference between a backdoor Roth IRA and a mega backdoor Roth?
A backdoor Roth IRA is fairly straightforward. If you make too much to contribute directly to a Roth IRA, you contribute to a traditional IRA instead and then convert it to a Roth. While you can only ...