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You can convert money from a traditional IRA to a Roth via a "backdoor" conversion. This can help high earners fund Roth IRAs ...

The premise seems compelling enough. Forego a tax break that may or may not do you much good right now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals in the future -- when your tax rates might be higher.

A traditional IRA provides up-front tax breaks that make investing easier. A Roth IRA offers tax savings in retirement and can help you avoid taxes on Social Security. The right account for you will ...

For many of us, retirement may seem far away. However, if you ask people who have already retired, many of them will tell you just how fast it can creep up on you. That's why it's important to begin ...