Is Your Portfolio Big Enough to Benefit From Roth Conversions?
11/07/23 • 21 min
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What are the benefits of Roth conversions in retirement planning? James addresses questions about when Roth conversions become worthwhile.
This episode explores key factors:
Changes in tax bracket
Spousal scenarios
Impact of portfolio size on tax savings
Potential tax savings tend to increase with a higher portfolio balance but be careful not to take unnecessary Roth conversions. James explains different strategies to optimize tax planning.
Questions answered:
Is there a specific portfolio value at which Roth conversions should be considered?
Why might one choose not to do a Roth conversion, and what are the alternatives?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:14 Scenario
6:47 Tax bracket
11:15 Provisional income
14:27 Spousal scenario
16:45 Bottom line
20:29 Outro
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What are the benefits of Roth conversions in retirement planning? James addresses questions about when Roth conversions become worthwhile.
This episode explores key factors:
Changes in tax bracket
Spousal scenarios
Impact of portfolio size on tax savings
Potential tax savings tend to increase with a higher portfolio balance but be careful not to take unnecessary Roth conversions. James explains different strategies to optimize tax planning.
Questions answered:
Is there a specific portfolio value at which Roth conversions should be considered?
Why might one choose not to do a Roth conversion, and what are the alternatives?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:14 Scenario
6:47 Tax bracket
11:15 Provisional income
14:27 Spousal scenario
16:45 Bottom line
20:29 Outro
Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️
Previous Episode
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to financial planning. Your individual circumstances and goals will determine whether annuities are the right choice. It's always a good idea to seek professional advice and review all your options when making decisions about annuities.
Questions answered:
Is an annuity a suitable financial product for retirement planning?
What factors should you consider when deciding whether to purchase an annuity?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:51 What is a fiduciary?
8:43 Explaining annuities
10:53 The wrong way to look at it
13:23 Another way to look at it
17:53 When is there a case for an annuity?
19:49 Another case
22:06 Qualified Longevity Annuity Contract
24:40 Outro
Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️
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Questions Answered:
Why is it important to start investing for retirement early in life?
How does early investment preparation not only benefit your retirement but also your financial well-being in your younger years?
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:42 Here's where to start
7:36 Owner vs lender
13:46 Diversification
15:42 Starting early
18:26 Why it matters
21:53 Where are you investing?
25:11 Questions to consider
26:08 Outro
Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️
Ready For Retirement - Is Your Portfolio Big Enough to Benefit From Roth Conversions?
Transcript
One of the most talked about retirement planning points is Roth conversions , and for good reasons , because in some case , a good Roth conversion strategy can save you hundreds of thousands of dollars or even more . But at what point do they become worthwhile ? Is there a portfolio value one needs to have before implementing this type of strategy ? And , alternatively , is there a p
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