
Why You Should STOP Doing Roth Conversions
04/22/25 • 14 min
Roth conversions might be causing you to pay more in taxes compared to simply not doing any Roth conversions. In this episode, I explain how RMDs and your future tax rate could be much lower than the tax rate you would pay today on any Roth conversions you do.
Roth is great, but it isn't always better.
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Submit your question to have it answered on the podcast: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/questions
Email: [email protected]
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Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
Roth conversions might be causing you to pay more in taxes compared to simply not doing any Roth conversions. In this episode, I explain how RMDs and your future tax rate could be much lower than the tax rate you would pay today on any Roth conversions you do.
Roth is great, but it isn't always better.
👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started
✅ If you want the Important Numbers 2025 PDF, send me an email!
Submit your question to have it answered on the podcast: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/questions
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke
Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.
DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.
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