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 ...

High earners aren't locked out of Roth IRAs. Here's the conversion strategy that bypasses income limits entirely in 2026.

When is a Roth conversion a good idea? Readers are confused about their strategies. Got a question about investing, how it fits into your overall financial plan and what strategies can help you make ...

If you are considering doing a Roth conversion, this article is for you. This is the third column in a three-part series. The first one, “10 reasons not to do a Roth conversion,” ran in early June and ...

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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 ...

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