Roth IRA

A retirement account funded with after-tax money where qualified withdrawals (after 5 years and age 59\u00bd) are tax-free. Income limits apply: full contribution phases out in the low-$150Ks to high-$160Ks for single filers and roughly $242K\u2013$252K for married-filing-jointly (the IRS adjusts these for inflation each year \u2014 verify current figures before relying on them). Roth often suits investors who expect higher future tax brackets, but the calculation depends on individual circumstances; a backdoor Roth conversion is one workaround for high earners.

Lessons that use this term

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: The Match You Might Be Missing
• Roth IRA Income Limits and the Backdoor
• Open Your First Account (Parent Helping)
• Spending It Down: Decumulation and the 4% Rule

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