So you're about to receive a large inheritance - what should you do with it? Joe and Big Al spitball on suddenly becoming $85 million dollars richer. Plus, is it nuts to semi-retire early? Should retirement contributions be split between Roth and traditional accounts? Can you do conversions to your kids' custodial Roth accounts? The fellas also spitball tax bracket-based Roth conversion strategies to help you pay the least amount of tax possible, long term, and they discuss required minimum distributions on inherited assets, and whether to pay off a 401(k) loan if it's "paying" you 8% per year. Timestamps: 00:48 - I'm Inheriting Millions of Dollars. What Should I Do With It? (Michael, Binghamton, NY) 07:04 - Should I Split Retirement Contributions Between Roth and Traditional 457? (Kevin, Folsom, CA - voice) 11:34 - Should I Do 100% Roth TSP Contributions? Am I Nuts to Semi-Retire Early? (Derek, Seattle) 16:30 - Should We Do Roth Conversions to the Top of the 22% or 24% Tax Bracket? (Bill, Maryland) 23:53 - Is My CPA Correct That I Can Convert $24K to Roth Tax-Free? (Sam, Newark, NJ) 26:52 - Can I Convert 457 Money to My Kids' Custodial Roth Accounts? (Brian, Binghamton, NY) 32:50 - RMD Rules for Inherited Roth IRA and Traditional IRA (Dan, Brick, NJ) 38:48 - Should I Pay Off My 401(k) Loan That's "Paying" Me Over 8% Per Year? (Anon, Denver, CO) 42:59 - Comments on Keeping Employer IRA Money Separated 44:46 - The Derails Access this week's free financial resources in the podcast show notes at https://bit.ly/ymyw-428 Complete Roth Papers Package Episode Transcript Ask Joe & Big Al On Air
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Making fun of finance. A "Top 10 Personal Finance Podcast" and "Top 12 Retirement Podcast" (US News & World Report, 2023). One of the "10 Best Personal Finance YouTube Channels" (CardRates, 2023). "Best Retirement Podcast With Humor" (FIPhysician, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Learn strategies that can help you retire successfully. Financial advisor Joe Anderson, CFP® and certified public accountant Big Al Clopine, CPA answer your money questions and spitball on your 401k, IRA, Roth conversions and backdoor Roth IRA, how to pay less taxes, asset allocation, stocks and bonds, real estate, and other investments, Social Security benefits, capital gains tax, 1031 exchange, early retirement, expenses and withdrawals, and more money and w...