Want to access retirement savings before 59½ without penalties? The Roth conversion ladder makes it possible. Here’s how it ...

You'll owe income taxes in the year you convert ...

Converting a traditional individual retirement account to a Roth IRA is a powerful way to reduce taxes in retirement. Essentially, you’re choosing to pay taxes now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals ...

Think you're a savvy retirement planner? Here’s what you may be forgetting.

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

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 ...

If you were planning a Roth conversion maneuver this year, the newly-introduced One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) doesn’t directly impact the strategy. However, it does have an indirect impact that could ...

If you're eyeing a year-end Roth individual retirement account conversion, you'll need to plan for the upfront tax bill. When you complete a Roth conversion, you'll owe regular income taxes on the ...

Roth conversions get a lot of hype, but for federal employees nearing retirement, rushing could mean higher taxes and fewer options later.

Tax changes may make it possible to convert more to a Roth for the same tax bill. If you started 2025 with a plan for how much you thought you'd convert to a Roth IRA by the end of the year, the ...

PHOENIX — Reaching your retirement goals is possible despite the bipolar nature of today’s economy, and Roth conversion can be a major factor in securing that reality. This form of asset consolidation ...

'I know all about taxes, Medicare, growth rate, inflation, Roth conversions, etc.' "My question is how much should I convert in my 401(k) every year prior to turning 73 when required minimum ...