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The Long Game

Roth and Traditional IRAs: Individual Retirement Accounts Breakdown

Apr 4, 2025
11:30

In this episode, I break down the two main types of IRAs—the traditional (pre-tax) IRA and the Roth IRA (post-tax). Some highlights:

  • Contribution Limits: Learn about the annual contribution limits and how they change based on your age and income

  • Tax Benefits: The advantages of tax-deferred growth with traditional IRAs versus tax-free growth with Roth IRAs

  • Withdrawal Rules: Understand the implications of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and how they can affect your tax situation in retirement

  • Backdoor Roth IRAs: How high-income earners can still take advantage of Roth IRAs through the backdoor method

  • Spousal Contributions: Find out how you can contribute to your spouse's IRA, even if they don’t have earned income

    • 529 Plans: Learn about the new rules that allow you to convert 529 accounts into Roth IRAs for your children.


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    Financial planning for 30-50 year old entrepreneurs: ⁠https://www.allstreetwealth.com

    My personal blog & newsletter: ⁠thomaskopelman.com

    Disclaimer: None of this should be seen as financial advice. It is just for informational purposes.

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