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RetirePro Daily Brief · October 9, 2026

The low-tax window for Roth conversions

After you retire but before RMDs begin at age 73, your income often drops into a lower tax bracket. Converting traditional IRA funds to a Roth during these years can mean paying tax at a lower rate. Use money from taxable accounts to cover the bill so the converted amount grows tax-free.

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