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.

Roth IRAs are popular for tax benefits in retirement. Consider Vanguard's 'BETR' approach, other factors to see if a Roth conversion's right for you.

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

Fraser Allport emphasizes that Roth IRA conversions are not one-size-fits-all, and are often implemented as a multi-year ...

How much tax you owe on an individual retirement account (IRA) withdrawal depends on your age, the type of IRA, and other ...

Trump Accounts hold limited appeal for kids who miss out on free seed money—unless you look ahead to the surprising tax value they can unlock when your child turns 18.

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The owner of a Roth IRA can trade options using funds in the account, but restrictions and risks make the strategy unlikely to meet the objectives of most investors. A Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged ...

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Many employers now offer Roth versions of their 401(k) plans. Though many people believe Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s (known formally as designated Roth 401(k) plans) are identical, there are important ...

This article, the second of a three-part series on how to implement an effective backdoor Roth strategy, was written by guest contributors Steven Jarvis, CPA, MBA, and Matthew Jarvis, CFP. Continuing ...