What Can I Do to Fix a Roth IRA Contribution When I Exceeded the Income Limitations?
Last year I contributed the max to a Roth IRA, but it turned out that my income was too high to contribute. Is it too late for me to fix this?
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What Are The Differences Between the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA?
Can federal employees invest in both the Roth TSP and a Roth IRA? The author explains the similarities and differences between these two retirement savings account types.
Can Roth TSP Withdrawals Be Taxed?
Could funds in your Roth TSP be taxed when you withdraw them? The answer is “yes, if you are not careful.”
Accelerate the Tax Efficiency of Roth TSP Distributions
The author describes a technique known as the “The Back Door Roth TSP Withdrawal” federal employees can use to accelerate their tax benefits in retirement.
Roth TSP vs. Roth IRA Showdown
The Roth TSP and the Roth IRA share many similarities, however, they are not the same thing.
Penalties for Withdrawing from Roth and Regular TSP
Will I get penalized for being only 56 and taking money out of the Roth TSP when I am eligible to take money out of the regular TSP?
Have You Forgotten About the Roth TSP?
With all the talk about the TSP possibly opening up a mutual fund window and expanding withdrawal options, you may have forgotten that the TSP also offers a Roth option. The author describes the basics of how the Roth option works to help you decide if it is right for your situation.
Pay Taxes on the Seed, Not the Harvest
One advantage federal employees have when saving for retirement is the Roth TSP. A Roth investment allows you to pay tax on the seed (the smaller, starting investment) and reap the bounties (the investment plus growth/interest) tax-free. The author explains more about how this works.
TSP’s Roth vs. Traditional Roth IRA: Advice From an Expert
Should you invest in the Roth option within the Thrift Savings Plan or do a traditional Roth IRA? One financial advisor offers his advice to a member of the Air Force on what he believes is the best choice.
