Pay income taxes on converted funds. Plan conversions strategically to manage tax impact and maximize retirement benefits.

Roth IRAs are tax-free. Traditional IRAs are tax-deferred. Understanding the ramifications of tax-free versus tax-deferred in your retirement plan is a major factor in why Roth IRAs are often superior ...

There is no age limit on Roth conversions, so you can transfer pre-tax savings into a Roth IRA regardless of your age or retirement status. As long as you have qualifying funds in a pre-tax portfolio, ...

It might seem counter intuitive to decide to pay MORE taxes now, rather than defer them, but in some cases, that can be a smart, tax-efficient strategy. Have I piqued your curiosity? I want to ...

The 2026 Roth IRA contribution limits are here. Learn how much you can invest, who qualifies and how the accounts work.

Recent dips in the market were good opportunities to convert traditional IRAs and 401(k)s to Roth accounts, advisors say. But clients who missed out shouldn’t despair. “Periods of increased market ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the next three months, Donna Skeels Cygan will look at the pros and cons of Roth conversions. Roth IRAs and Roth conversions offer many benefits for investors. But they are not for ...