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Roth Conversions Demystified: From Basics to Benefits (and How to Do It!)

Sometimes, life goes one way when you planned on it to go another. In the case of retirement planning, let's say you've been saving money in a tax-deferred retirement account (like a traditional ...
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When is the best time to do a Roth IRA conversion?

I found your column "Do Roth IRA conversions still make sense with the passage of the GOP tax law?" very helpful and I better understand the strategic choice a conversion to a Roth IRA represents. My ...
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Is It Too Late to Do a Roth Conversion at 65 if I've Already Started Social Security?

Imagine you’re 65 with $1.2 million in an IRA and a lingering question: should you convert your account into a Roth IRA? The answer may depend on how you go about it. A Roth conversion can provide ...
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Financial advisers want $5K to do my Roth conversions. Will they really help me avoid tax?

'It seems like the perfect situation for charlatans' "There are numerous 'advisers' out there that claim to have a method by which Roth conversions can be done without taking the normal tax hit." ...
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What you need to know about Fidelity Roth conversions

Roth accounts are popular because they offer several advantages. Investors can make tax-free contributions, while earnings on the account and withdrawals made during retirement are also tax-free. Even ...