Timothy Sumer

Show Notes: Do you know the difference between a CONTRIBUTION to your retirement account and a CONVERSION of your retirement account ? To CONTRIBUTE you must still be working and you face annual limits as to how much you can contribute. To CONVERT to a Roth IRA, you can be retired and your only limits are the size of your pre-tax IRA/401k and the income tax you are willing to pay. Roth IRAs are great for tax free retirement income later and to leave to your children and grandchildren as an inheritance. Questions? Email us at Hans@CardinalGuide.com, call us at (919) 535-8261, or visit our website at H E Scheil & Associates doing business as Cardinal Advisors holds an insurance license in all 50 states and DC. Listed below is the license # in each individual state. Alabama 675461, Alaska. 100118081, Arizona. 1800012348, Arkansas 100104794, California 0K32569, Colorado 464622, Connecticut 2463129, Delaware 1119857, DC 2887040, Florida L087124, Georgia 159539, Hawaii 44

The ultimate benefits of a Roth IRA vs. a traditional IRA are subjective depending on the individual and what tax bracket they expect to be in when they reach retirement age. In other words, would you prefer to receive your tax benefits now or after you retire? Since Roth IRA contributions aren't deductible and qualified withdrawals are tax-free, they may ultimately be a better option for those in a relatively low tax bracket at the time of investing. However, if you qualify for the traditional IRA tax deduction and are in a moderate-to-high tax bracket, then the immediate tax savings might be a better tradeoff. As a general rule of thumb, if you expect to be in a lower tax bracket when you retire, a traditional IRA might make more sense. However, if you expect to be in the same or higher tax bracket when you retire, it could be wiser to pony up the tax dollars upfront with a Roth IRA. But again, if you’re unsure of what your financial situation is going to look