Planning for a Roth IRA is a little different than with most other retirement assets. This tax-advantaged account generates entirely untaxed income, as long as effectively boosting the value of your withdrawals and your Social Security benefits. That changes your options compared to having a pre-tax 401(k) or other non-Roth account. For example, say that […] The post I'm 60 With $1.2 Million in a Roth IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by S
I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? Whether to make the move from contributing to a tax-deferred workplace plan or switch to a Roth isn't a question of "should" but a question of, "What works best for you?" Just a few of the considerations are: You can […] The post I Am 58 With $1 Million in My 401(k). Should I Switch to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
A Roth IRA has a couple of significant advantages. Most notably, they allow your retirement savings to grow tax-free (as opposed to tax-deferred) and they have no required minimum distributions (RMDs). If your priority is to control your retirement savings, then a Roth IRA might be the right choice. However, Roth IRAs have their disadvantages […] The post Is it Wise to Convert 10% of My 401(k) into a Roth IRA Each Year to Avoid Taxes and RMDs? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.
By your early 60s, you’ll likely be paying close attention to your finances and retirement savings. This may include making crucial decisions on investment structure, risk tolerance, income needs and tax planning, among the many other moving parts of your financial life. A financial advisor can help you plan and save for retirement. Find a […] The post We’re 62 and Have $1.6 Million in Our 401(k)s. Should We Pivot to Roth Contributions? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.