By Terry Coxon, Casey Research It’s clear to me, even though it may not be clear to you, that unless there is something very unusual about your situation, if you have a traditional IRA, you should pay the tax now and convert it to a Roth IRA. Not just maybe, but definitely. Not just for […]
IRA Distribution Rules are a mine field. One incorrect move and you can discover yourself faced with high taxes and penalties that may wipe out years of savings and investment. Complicating issues is the Darwinian evolution of IRAs that have taken place since the pioneer IRA was introduced in ’74 with the enactment of the Employee
By Terry Coxon, Casey Research Until 2010 arrived, you couldn’t have a Roth IRA if your income exceeded certain limits. That restriction is gone. Now anyone with a traditional IRA can convert it to a Roth. But should you? Background Roth or traditional, the central advantage of an IRA is tax deferral. Earnings accumulate and
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