Roth IRA

Convert (to a Roth IRA) Now, Before the Tax Man Cometh

Picture this: You're at the pearly gates of financial heaven, but instead of Saint Peter holding a ledger, you've got Uncle Sam with a calculator in his hand. Before you get in, he’s going to add up everything you owe. For those of you that have done a decent job of saving in your retirement accounts, the cost of entry may be a mighty cross to bear. But what if I told you there's a way to baptize now and avoid that hefty tax bill later?

Today's To-Do: Year-End Inflation and Tax Moves

According to the US Labor Department, U.S. inflation hit a 39-year high of 6.8% last month. Meanwhile, in Washington, Democrats are scrambling to pass their $2 trillion “Build Back Better” spending bill before Christmas. While these two issues may not be directly related, they do offer either an opportunity or perhaps some urgency to act today.