Applied Financial Planning

A Roth IRA conversion is not just moving money from one account to another.
It is a tax-timing decision.

For some savers, it may help create more flexibility later. For others, the upfront tax bill may not make sense. See what to weigh before making the move: https://ow.ly/9amL50Z4so5

Early retirement has a nice ring to it.
More room for travel, family, projects, or just a slower morning. But the financial side needs to support that freedom for the long run. If stepping away early is starting to feel real, check how prepared you may be: https://ow.ly/umbZ50Z4sjr

Getting to retirement is one milestone. Making the transition work is another. The planning conversation shifts from “how much have I saved?” to “how does this actually support the life I want next?”

Use this webinar to pressure-test what retirement could look like for you.

On-Demand Webinar | What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement Thinking about retiring soon? Make sure you’re prepared for the big transition by watching our What You Need to Do Leading Up to Retirement webinar, now available on-demand.  

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Roth IRAs get framed as the obvious choice. It's not always that simple.

Things like your current tax rate, future expectations, and how you want withdrawals handled can all change the answer.

Here are the factors worth weighing before you decide:

Should I Open a Traditional or Roth IRA? Multiple retirement savings vehicles are available but having options can be overwhelming. Each option comes with different rules leading to a variance of outcomes in the short-term and long-term. It’s not that dissimilar to choosing what to eat.