Roth Conversions in the Gap Years: The Window Between Retiring and RMDs

Roth Conversions in the Gap Years: The Window Between Retiring and RMDs

Jack Whittaker
Published on: 05/10/2026

The years between retiring and RMDs can hold room for large Roth conversions at low rates. A 2026 worked example: how much room, how long, and what closes it.

When a Roth Conversion Actually Pays Off: Running the Break-Even

When a Roth Conversion Actually Pays Off: Running the Break-Even

Jack Whittaker
Published on: 18/09/2026

A Roth conversion pays off only if your future tax rate is higher than today's — unless you pay the tax from savings. The break-even math, with 2026 figures.

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