Roth IRAs are popular for tax benefits in retirement. Consider Vanguard's 'BETR' approach, other factors to see if a Roth conversion's right for you.

Unlike with traditional IRAs, Roths do not provide tax savings, so anyone converting such funds to a Roth must pay federal income taxes on the amount converted.

An IRA conversion can give you a leg-up in retirement with tax-free income. But proceed with caution.

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Federal employees can use a new Thrift Savings Plan tool to weigh the tax costs and retirement advantages of moving traditional balances to Roth.

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Roth conversions are all the rage, but what works well for one household can cause financial strain for another. This is what you should consider before moving ahead.

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