The Argument for Keeping VYM in Your Roth IRA
If you hold Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF Stocks (NYSEARCA:VYM) in taxable accounts, you might find that every December, the distribution check comes with a reminder from the IRS. So, if you’re in the 24% federal tax bracket and your portfolio generates $20,000 in dividends, you could be sending $4,800 to the government […]
A 58-Year-Old With $2.2 Million in a 401(k) Has Five Years to Complete a Roth Conversion That Could Save $315,000 in Taxes Over a Lifetime
Quick Read Waiting until 63 to convert $80,000 a year can lead to a reduction in tax brackets from 17% to 24%, ultimately saving around $315,000 by age 73. If you aim to convert, it’s wise to build a reserve of about $150,000 in outside savings to handle the conversion tax without touching your $2.2 […]
The 401(k) Mega Backdoor Roth Method a Tech Employee Used to Accumulate $750,000 in Roth Savings in Six Years
Quick Read A Meta engineer earning $200,000 can convert their $36,250 annual after-tax 401(k) contributions into a Roth and potentially accumulate $750,000 tax-free by the age of 36. Before engaging in a mega backdoor strategy, ensure your Meta plan permits after-tax contributions and in-plan Roth conversions. Wondering where you stand with retirement? SmartAsset offers free […]
Roth 401(k) Accounts No Longer Necessitate RMDs — How This Affects Your Approach
Roth 401(k) Plans Are Growing in Popularity It wasn’t too long ago that locating a Roth 401(k) might have felt like searching for a needle in a haystack. Nowadays, though, many employer-sponsored 401(k) plans are incorporating these Roth saving options. And honestly, Roth 401(k)s are looking much more appealing than they used to. Previously, one […]
Financial advisor fully funds their Roth IRA at the start of each year: It’s ‘essential for me’
Investing Early: Charly Stoever’s Strategy Even though it’s just February, Charly Stoever has already made a big dent in their investment plans for the year. As the founder of Traveler Charlie Money Coaching, Stoever kicks off each year by maxing out contributions to their Roth Individual Retirement Account. This means they’ve already hit the 2026 […]
Roth IRA conversions become more popular as Generation X gets older. Should you make the switch?
February 13, 2026, 5:07 a.m. ET A Look at Roth Conversions and Retirement Savings A Roth conversion is essentially moving assets from a traditional retirement account, like an IRA or 401(k), into a Roth IRA. The catch? You pay income tax on the amount you convert in that tax year. However, the upside is that […]
5 important reasons to avoid switching to a Roth IRA in 2026. It may cause more harm than benefit without your awareness.
Considering a Roth IRA Conversion? Here’s What to Keep in Mind Switching a traditional Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) or 401(k) to a Roth IRA certainly seems financially savvy at first glance. The idea is to take money from your retirement account, pay some taxes upfront, invest it in a Roth IRA, and then enjoy tax-free […]
At 59 and a half, I transferred $800K from my old employer’s plan into a Roth. Was that the correct decision?
Question: I’m 59 and a half years old, with $800,000 rolled over into a Roth account from a former employer. I’ve also switched my 401(k) contributions to a Roth three years ago, which now totals about $70,000. Should I keep contributing to the Roth option with my current employer, or should I change back? Would […]
Reasons for US retirees with under $2,000,000 to stay away from Roth conversions
Many people see converting to a Roth account as a wise financial move. Advisors frequently recommend this approach, and online tools often present it as a way to save on taxes. The concept is relatively straightforward: you pay taxes now and transfer funds from a pre-tax retirement account into a Roth account, where the money […]
Roth Conversions Are Coming to the TSP; Understanding Why This Could Be More Harmful Than Beneficial for Many Federal Workers
Beginning January 28, 2026, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is set to allow participants to finally make use of a feature called loss conversion. This means they can transfer funds from traditional (pre-tax) TSP balances into Roth TSP options. For many federal employees, this adjustment has been a long time coming. Roth conversions (RC) are […]