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 […]
RMDs and Roth conversions: The unexpected benefits of RMDs that many US retirees overlook. Avoid making the wrong decision in 2026.
Required minimum distributions, or RMDs, often seem like a financial mess waiting to happen. They’re viewed as something to dodge. On the flip side, converting to a Roth IRA is usually showcased as a smart move. You pay taxes upfront, shift funds into a Roth, and then let your money grow without the tax burden. […]
FRTIB Addresses Feedback and Finalizes Regulations for TSP Roth In-Plan Conversions
The Federal Retirement Savings Investment Board (FRTIB) has announced a final rule effective January 28, 2026, which introduces the option for in-plan conversions to a Roth Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). This long-awaited change allows TSP participants to switch their funds from traditional TSP accounts—those with pre-tax and tax-exempt balances—to Roth accounts, which are funded with […]
This investment account is “similar to an upgraded Roth,” according to an expert, and 6 million additional Americans can now contribute.
Expansion of ABLE Account Eligibility Starting from January 1, 2026, around 6.1 million more Americans will gain the opportunity to open and contribute to an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account, as reported by the National Institute on Disabilities. These accounts, created by Congress in 2014, provide tax benefits and are aimed at Americans […]
Roth In-Plan Conversions for TSP to Begin in Late January 2026
New Roth In-Plan Conversion Options for TSP Participants Starting in late January 2026, participants in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and their spouse beneficiaries will have the option to convert funds from traditional TSP accounts to Roth accounts. This process is known as a “Roth in-plan conversion.” When converting from a traditional to a Roth […]
IRS reveals income limits for Roth IRA in 2026
The IRS Announces 2026 Roth IRA Contribution and Income Limits The IRS has released its updated contribution and income limits for Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for the year 2026. In a recent announcement, the agency raised the IRA contribution limit to $7,500, up from $7,000 in 2025. Additionally, the catch-up contributions for investors aged […]
Financial Experts Recommend Fully Contributing to Your 401(k) and Roth IRA Each Year, But How Many Individuals Can Truly Manage It?
Maximizing Retirement Accounts: A Challenge for Many When it comes to retirement accounts, maximizing contributions is often highlighted as solid advice by financial experts. It sounds practical, sure. And for some folks, it is. Yet, personal finance guru Dave Ramsey’s firm, Ramsey Solutions, suggests that while building wealth through contributions can be beneficial, it isn’t […]
IRS completes rules on Roth catch-up contributions
New Roth Catch-Up Contribution Rules Released The Internal Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Finance have published final regulations regarding the new Roth Catch-up Comment Rule under the Secure 2.0 Act, along with other law provisions. Introduced at the end of 2022, these regulations connect to retirement plans similar to the original safe law from […]
How Roth conversions might reduce Trump’s $40,000 ‘SALT’ deduction for high earners
Trump to Sign “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on July 4, 2025 US President Donald Trump is set to sign the Sweep Expenses and Tax Act, informally referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2025. Conversions of Roth Personal Retirement Accounts have gained […]