About this episode

This episode discusses the key differences between Roth and Traditional IRAs and their impact on retirement planning and taxes.

Roth vs traditional IRA decisions can have a major impact on your future taxes, retirement income, and long-term financial flexibility. In this episode of the Wise Money Show, the team breaks down the key differences between Roth and pre-tax retirement accounts, including contribution rules, Roth conversions, required minimum distributions, and tax planning strategies. They also explain how income changes, retirement goals, inheritance planning, and future tax law changes can influence which strategy may be best for you. If you want to build a smarter retirement tax strategy and avoid costly mistakes, this episode is packed with practical financial planning insights. Season 11, Episode 39 Download our FREE 5-Factor Retirement guide: https://wisemoneyguides.com/ Schedule a meeting with one of our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™: https://www.korhorn.com/schedule-a-call/ or call 574-247-5898. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WiseMoneyShow Listen on podcast: https://pod.link/1040619718 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mfLuumB51iI Submit a question for the show: https://www.korhorn.com/ask-a-question/ Read the Wise Money Blog…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Korhorn

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• tax strategy
• financial flexibility
• Roth IRA
• Traditional IRA
• financial planning

Keywords

• Roth IRA
• Traditional IRA
• retirement income
• tax planning
• financial flexibility
• Roth conversions
• required minimum distributions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Korhorn Financial Group, Silver Oak Securities, Inc., KFG Wealth Management, LLC

Products: Roth IRA, Traditional IRA

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