Roth IRA conversions are a brilliant strategic stroke for some people but a sub-optimal choice for others. Which tax bracket(s) can benefit the most?

Curious if a Roth conversion might boost your Social Security benefits? Here’s the reality: while converting to a Roth IRA ramps up your taxable income for that year, it doesn’t affect the way Social ...

This article is about the pros and cons of Roth conversions for different age groups.

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 ...

As financial advisors, our heroics don’t typically make for riveting dinner conversation, but in our daily duties, we frequently step in and save the day. We wield advanced modeling tools to optimize ...

In life, you often get second chances — and the same is true with investing. To illustrate: You might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to Roth conversions, traditional advice is to convert traditional IRAs to a Roth IRA over a period of years to stay within current tax brackets. The theory is that doing so will reduce ...

Roth IRAs offer a world of benefits. There are ways to get around the income limits associated with these accounts. There are also other tax-advantaged accounts you can explore. Are you ahead, or ...