Retirement
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1 hour agoA 62-Year-Old Weighs a $500,000 Roth Conversion and the Tax Gamble That Could Backfire
Roth conversions can reduce future RMDs and tax burdens for retirees, but require upfront tax payments.
The age when you must start withdrawing from your 401(k) has shifted upward twice in recent years. What was once 72 became 73 in 2023, and will rise again to 75 in 2033 for younger savers. Each additional year of deferral allows your balance to compound tax-free longer, potentially adding tens of thousands in growth for workers with substantial savings.