In this podcast, KT and Suze dive into Roth retirement accounts, discussing conversions, maximizing tax benefits, and utilizing QCDs for charitable giving. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing Roth accounts, navigating tax consequences, and valuing personal connections over material possessions in finance.
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Quick takeaways
Roth retirement accounts grow tax-free, don't require minimum distributions, and differ from traditional retirement accounts.
Funds from traditional IRAs can be converted to Roth IRAs after starting required minimum distributions, with exceptions for RMDs.
Deep dives
The Ultimate Opportunity Savings Account
Opening an account with MyAlliant and putting $100 a month for 12 consecutive months results in a $100 bonus. This account offers a 3% interest rate, providing a great savings opportunity.
Roth Retirement Account Basics
A Roth retirement account is funded with after-tax dollars, grows tax-free, and does not require minimum distributions. In contrast, traditional retirement accounts are funded with pre-tax contributions, grow tax-deferred, and require paying ordinary income taxes upon withdrawal.
Converting Traditional IRA to Roth IRA
It is possible to convert funds from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA after starting required minimum distributions. However, RMDs cannot be directly converted to a Roth IRA to fulfill the RMD requirement.
Charitable Contributions with RMDs
Individuals over 70 and a half can make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) directly from their IRA to a charity. The QCD can count towards the required minimum distribution and is tax-free when donated to a qualified organization.
After the last episode (E566), Suze received so many questions and comments, that she and KT are focusing this edition of Ask KT and Suze Anything on Roth retirement accounts.