In a previous article about Roth conversions, an advisor wrote: "For many folks, a prime time for Roth conversions takes place during the years after retirement but before Social Security and RMDs kick in. Those can be relatively low-income years during which initiating a conversion can result in a triple benefit. Those benefits are: lower […] The post How Can I Do a Roth Conversion in Retirement If I Don't Have Earned Income? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
I’m divorced three times, retired from the military and plan to retire from civil service in about four years at 64 years old. I have $150,000 in a thrift savings plan. I’m saving $900 monthly in this account and would be happy if it grew to $300,000 to $400,000. I’m also starting to put $600 […] The post Ask an Advisor: I Plan to Retire in Abroad But Need Another $300k-$400k. How Can I Get There? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
I'm 60 and I would like to convert some money from my regular IRA to a Roth. I'm aware that the earnings are subject to penalty before five years but I won't need that money until at least age 70. Is it advisable to do so? My annual income from a pension is $65,000 and […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm 60 With $65k in Pension Income and $100k in My IRA. Is a Roth Conversion Worth It? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
If I turn 73 in 2025 and take out my first RMD before Dec. 31, 2025, it would be 2025 income. If I wait until the April 1, 2026 deadline for RMDs, would the withdrawal still count as 2025 income? I still have to take another RMD before Dec. 31, 2026, which would be 2026 […] The post Ask an Advisor: If I Delay My First RMD, Can I Count It as Income for the Previous Year? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.