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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2024 · 24 MIN

The Roth Conversion Sweet Spot: Maximize Retirement Savings (And Avoid Costly Mistakes)

from Ready For Retirement · host James Conole, CFP®

Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions?Reaping the tax benefits from Roth conversions requires hitting a specific sweet spot. If you convert too little or too much, you’ll be leaving money on the table. So, how do you find Roth-conversion the sweet spot? James lays out five things you should consider as you plan when and how much to convert:1. Macro and micro tax environment2. Required minimum distributions3. State tax brackets4. Charitable giving5. Legacy planningQuestions answered:How might a future out-of-state move impact Roth conversion decisions?What impact might Roth conversions have on charitable giving or legacy gifts?Timestamps:0:00 - Question from Nael2:20 - The wrong4:27 - The right way7:21 - The reality9:12 - Macro/micro tax environment11:19 - RMDs and state taxes15:36 - Charitable giving17:12 - Legacy and life expectancy21:22 - Wrap-upCreate Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

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Listener Nael opens up a discussion about Roth conversions. There are benefits to doing Roth conversions, but can you do too many? Are there any downsides to Roth conversions? Reaping the tax benefits from Roth conversions requires hitting a specific sweet spot. If you convert too little or too much, you’ll be leaving money on the table. So, how do you find Roth-conversion the sweet spot? James lays out five things you should consider as you plan when and how much to convert: 1. Macr...

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