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Converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth Before or During Retirement

It doesn't always make sense to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Your current and projected tax rate is often a main component of the decision, but there are other issues at play. Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth doesn't make sense unless you have cash to…

Kristin McKennaMay 27, 2020

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Rolling Over a 401(k) to a Roth IRA: Should You Convert to a Roth?

What are your 401(k) rollover options? You may consider converting your 401(k) to a Roth IRA. No matter what you call it (transfer, roll over, convert, or just moving it), converting your old retirement plan to a Roth IRA is worth considering. A Roth IRA offers unique benefits unavailable in other…

Kristin McKennaMay 26, 2020

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I Maxed Out My 401(k), Now What? What to Do After Maxing Out Your 401(k)

Ways to Invest After Maxing Out a 401(k) Wondering what to do after maxing out your 401(k)? If you're looking for ways to save outside of your retirement plan, most individuals have three options: a brokerage account, Traditional IRA, or Roth IRA. Looking for ways to invest after maxing out…

Kristin McKennaOctober 8, 2019

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How a Roth IRA Could Make Your Kid a Millionaire

For most parents, it's a trifecta: help your kids learn about investing, save for retirement, and get fast-tracked to becoming a millionaire. It's possible, and surprisingly attainable. Here's how it works: if a teenage or college-aged kid has earned income (i.e. a part-time job), they are eligible to contribute to an IRA, even if…

Kristin McKennaSeptember 3, 2019

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Tax-Efficient Funds Don’t Belong in Your IRA

This article was originally published by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® by Forbes. (more…)

Kristin McKennaJune 3, 2019

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How to Use a Roth IRA, Even When You Earn Too Much

If you have an old 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, now may be a good time to consider converting to a Roth IRA. Diversifying your retirement savings can really pay off down the line for some investors. (more…)

Kristin McKennaApril 3, 2018

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Why Teens and Twenty-Somethings Should Consider a Roth IRA

This article was written by Darrow advisor Kristin McKenna, CFP® and originally published by Forbes. (more…)

Kristin McKennaDecember 11, 2017

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Why Do You Need To Rebalance Your IRA?

Why do you need to rebalance your IRA? Setting up an asset allocation for your traditional or Roth IRA is important to diversify your investments to meet your long terms goals and manage risk. Asset allocation is the composition of your portfolio - the percentage of your investments that will…

Kristin McKennaAugust 19, 2015