A flood wiped out my employer, can I tap into my Roth or regular IRA without penalty?
I lost my job when a flood wiped out the store where I worked. I am 37, have a Roth IRA and a regular IRA. The Roth was started 12 years ago. What are the best ways to get cash from these and minimize ...
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We’ve got $2 million in pre-tax retirement funds already - do I need a Solo 401(k) that allows after-tax mega backdoor conversions?
Many savers are drawn to traditional IRAs and 401(k)s because they offer a tax break on contributions. But in return, people ...
How Roth Accounts Can Ease Your Tax Burden in Retirement
Strategic Roth IRA conversions can set you up for tax-free income in retirement and a tax-free inheritance for the people you ...
5 Ways to Use Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Strategically in Retirement
There's still every reason to make the most of every dollar at this later stage of life, and you've got plenty of ways to continue doing so.
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We're 62 With $950k in IRAs. Is It Too Late for a Roth Conversion?
Fortunately, there’s no age restriction on converting a pre-tax retirement account to a Roth IRA. You can roll funds from a ...
IRA Conversion to Roth: Rules to Convert an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA
IRA conversion: traditional accounts to Roth . If you have a traditional IRA, converting it could be a simple matter of ...
I'm 60, retired, and have $2 million in my 401(k). How do I plan my withdrawals in a way that minimizes taxes?
How do I plan my withdrawals in a way that minimizes taxes? You can start taking money from your 401(k) penalty-free at a ...
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 ...
There can be a ‘survivor's penalty' after a spouse dies — here's how to avoid it
After your spouse dies, you could face a surprise higher tax bill, financial experts say. But it’s possible to prepare with ...
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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What Is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?
The five-year rule for Roth IRA conversions. The five-year rule for inherited Roth IRAs. Consequences for breaking the five-year rule. Exceptions to the five-year rule. After opening and ...
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS' — but here's when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, ...