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 ...

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

If you missed the boat on contributing to a Roth account directly, or your income was too high to fund a Roth IRA, then you ...

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 ...

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 ...

The OBBBA's permanent lower tax rates removed the urgency for Roth conversions. Retirees thinking of stopping or blindly continuing them should do this instead.

Roth conversions are one of the most powerful financial planning tools available. While they’re not right for everyone, for many investors, a Roth conversion can unlock huge tax savings. There are ...

The primary factor in a Roth IRA conversion decision is the difference between the tax rate at conversion and the future tax ...

Two financial planners take on the establishment with a new view on retirement taxes Should you do Roth conversions? Stick to the math for the answer. When it comes to paying taxes, less is obviously ...

Learn the updated 2025 backdoor Roth IRA strategy step‑by‑step—from contribution limits and MAGI thresholds to tax filing and avoiding pro‑rata rule traps.