An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.

Unlike with traditional IRAs, Roths do not provide tax savings, so anyone converting such funds to a Roth must pay federal income taxes on the amount converted.

Retirees will generally have more insight into the wisdom of a Roth IRA conversion than younger workers, due to decreased uncertainty about future income paths and tax rates. Decisions about how and ...

Take a tax hit today to avoid one later?

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, ...

Doing a Roth conversion in any climate can be a painstaking and nerve-wracking process. That said, let’s dive into whether investors should convert their traditional retirement accounts to Roth ...

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 ...

Roth vs Traditional: compare today’s marginal vs future effective tax rates. Roth accounts offer planning flexibility. Read ...

A Roth conversion is the process of rolling over retirement funds invested in a pretax account, like a regular IRA or 401(k), into an after-tax Roth IRA. You’ll pay capital gains taxes at the time of ...

The Certified Roth Conversion Specialist™ (CRCS™) designation launches to certify advisors in Roth conversion analysis ...