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Lewis RobinsonFrom the Wall Street Journal “What the Experts Are Doing With Their Own Roth IRAs “

Lewis Robinson (Aug 14, 2010)

The following is a link to an  article by Laura Saunders that was in the August 14, 2010 Wall Street Journal  Online Edition. What the Experts Are Doing With Their Own Roth IRAs

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Lewis RobinsonIf I Convert, Do I Have To Convert All of My Traditional IRAs or 401(k)s To a Roth IRA?

Lewis Robinson (Jun 28, 2010)

Questions from Clients: 1)    If I convert, do I have to convert the total of all my Traditional IRAs or 401(k)s to a Roth IRA? a)     You don’t. You can convert any portion of your Traditional IRA or 401(k) b)    My advice … Continue reading

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Lewis RobinsonIs a Roth IRA Safe From Taxes

Lewis Robinson (Jun 20, 2010)

A June, 2010 article from The Wall Street J0urnal by Laura Saunders Is a Roth IRA Safe From Taxes? Congress wouldn’t tax Roth IRAs, would it? It is a burning question for thousands of taxpayers now deciding whether to pay … Continue reading

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Lewis RobinsonReasons Not to Convert Your IRA to a Roth IRA

Lewis Robinson (May 15, 2010)

Reasons Not to Convert your IRA to a Roth IRA  The income tax is due when your IRA is converted  You do not have the funds to pay the income tax on the conversion ourtside of IRA funds You will … Continue reading

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Lewis RobinsonRoth IRA Benefits

Lewis Robinson (May 09, 2010)

Roth IRA Benefits Tax free income in retirement- keeping taxable income low, even when taxes increase Roth owners age 70 1/2 or older and still working (have earned income) can continue to make Roth IRA contributions Roth conversions can be … Continue reading

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