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I'm 65 with $830,000 in a 401(k) and taking Social Security. Can I still do a Roth conversion?

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, ...
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Should I convert 15% of my 401(k) to a Roth IRA each year to reduce taxes and RMDs?

Converting retirement funds from a 401(k) into a Roth IRA offers the opportunity for tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement, while also avoiding Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) ...
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Must-Know Rules for Converting Your 401(k) to a Roth IRA

Be sure you understand the tax consequences before making the change Cathy Pareto, MBA and CFP®, is the founder and president of Cathy Pareto & Associates Inc. For more than twenty years, Cathy has ...
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TSP in-plan Roth conversions: Are they right for you?

The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has long served as a cornerstone of retirement savings for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. As retirement planning becomes more complex, TSP ...

Are you making this Roth conversion mistake? Here’s the BETR solution you should know about — and how to implement it

Most investors approach Roth conversions with a simple question: Will my future tax bracket be higher than my current one? On ...

‘Reluctant.’ I have $900K in my retirement plan. I want to convert part of it to a Roth, but I can’t get a financial planner to do it. What’s up?

Have an issue with your financial planner or looking for a new one? Email questions or concerns to [email protected].
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A Roth IRA Conversion Sounds Smart, but Is It Right for Your 401(k)?

Rolling a traditional 401(k) into a Roth IRA triggers immediate taxes on the full conversion amount. Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth and withdrawals with no required minimum distributions during the ...
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TSP to Introduce Roth In-Plan Conversion Feature

Thrift Savings Plan participants and spousal beneficiaries can shift money from traditional, pre-tax TSP balances to Roth accounts without leaving the plan, starting in January 2026. Starting in late ...
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I am 49 with $660K in a 401(k). Should I max out the 24% bracket with annual Roth conversions?

Converting money from a 401(k) to a Roth IRA has become all the rage, but it’s not the right move for everyone. A professional financial advisor can help you weigh the pros and cons, based on the ...
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Almost all companies with a 401(k) now allow Roth savings — here's who benefits

Roth is a type of after-tax account. Savers pay money up front on their contributions, but don't pay tax later on withdrawals in retirement. Almost all employers that offer a 401(k) plan allow workers ...
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This retirement plan feature offers tax-free growth — but only 18% of investors use it

Some 86% of retirement plans, such as 401(k)s, offered Roth contributions in 2024, but only 18% of investors with the option participated, according to a Vanguard report. Roth contributions are ...