Alright homies, now that I’ve stressed the importance of diversifying your taxes, a natural follow-up article would be something like “Should I convert my 401(k) to a Roth?” It would also make sense to ask this question because of the recent changes regarding who can convert to a Roth.
As part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (Fiscal Cliff deal), ANY employee can convert their Traditional 401(k) to a Roth 401(k) – assuming the employer has the option. This opportunity used to only be available to some savers, not everyone.
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To some, converting from Traditional to Roth isn’t even a debate – it’s a no-brainer. But, believe it or not, it may not be great for you. Instead of writing an article telling you why You Should Convert to a Roth or why You Shouldn’t Convert to a Roth, I want to present both sides of the equation so that you can come to a conclusion for yourself.
Articles on Why You Should or Shouldn’t Convert to a Roth
The Roth IRA Movement @ Good Financial Cents
7 Things You Must Know About the Roth IRA in 2013 @ Good Financial Cents
Be a Sloth and Don’t Roth – Why Converting to a Roth is a Mistake @ Financial Samurai
Disadvantages of the Roth IRA @ Financial Samurai
Good and Bad Reasons to Contribute to a Roth IRA @ Oblivious Investor
Some Advice on Tax Planning @ Greg Mankiw (Economics Professor @ Harvard)
To Roth or Not to Roth? @ Vanguard
Keep in mind that converting your 401(k) to a Roth 401(k) is slightly different from converting to a Roth IRA, but the general concept is the same.
This should keep you busy for a while…
