Roth IRA Conversions

Roth IRA Conversions

What are your options? What are the benefits?   If you own an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), perhaps you have heard about Roth IRA conversions. Converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can make a lot of sense depending on your situation. But remember,...
Roth IRA Conversions

The Problem of Money Paralysis

Not making a move may not always be the best move to make. A decision not made may have financial consequences. Sometimes, we fall prey to a kind of money paralysis, in which financial indecision is regarded as a form of “safety.”   Retirement seems to heighten...
Roth IRA Conversions

Red Flags for Tax Auditors

Here are six flags that could make your tax return prime for an I.R.S. audit.   No one wants to see an Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) auditor show up at their door. But in 2018, the I.R.S. budget is roughly $1 billion less than it was 8 years ago, down from $12.1...
Roth IRA Conversions

Keep Calm, Stay Invested

Expect volatility, but avoid letting the headlines alter your plans.   Recent headlines have added volatility to the markets. There will always be new headlines, and any of them could mean turbulence for Wall Street.   As an investor and retirement saver,...