Roth IRAs are a great way to invest with tax-free growth, but with a tax benefit this good, there are definitely some pitfalls to watch out for. In this video I break down 15 of the worst IRA mistakes I’ve seen as a CPA. Whether it’s contributing too much to a Roth or not understanding the backdoor Roth IRA rules correctly (including the pro-rata rule), you definitely want to avoid these Roth IRA blunders to maximize your retirement investing.
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Table of Contents:
0:00 Roth IRA Warnings
1:37 #1 Not Exploring Other Investment Options
5:00 #2 Contributing to a Roth IRA Without Earned Income
6:33 #3 Contributing to a Roth IRA With Too Much Income
8:38 #4 Not Taking Into Account the Pro-Rata Rule on Backdoor Roth IRA Conversions
10:17 #5 Not Completing Form 8606 on Backdoor Roth IRA Conversions
10:28 #6 Missing the Deadline to Contribute to a Roth IRA
11:30 #7 Contributing to a Roth IRA When a Traditional IRA Makes More Sense
13:16 #8 Not Investing the Money in Your Roth IRA
14:15 #9 Withdrawing Money Too Early From Your Roth IRA
15:37 #10 Not Listing a Beneficiary for Your Roth IRA
16:11 #11 Not Considering Roth Conversions
16:49 #12 Holding the Wrong Assets in Your Roth IRA
17:56 #13 Ignoring the 5-Year Rules
18:35 #14 Ignoring the Fact That Congress Could Change the Roth IRA Rules
19:16 #15 Not Opening a Roth IRA At All
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Great video Logan. Hey, quick question, do you file taxes for people? I’m in California as well, if so, what area are you located? How can we be in contact? Thank you, Logan!
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Logan, nice to see an honest u tuber talking about business instead of politics u tube is a legal scam operation !
Great content as usual
Logan, your the most honest u tuber there is at least your talking about business instead of pipe dreams that will never happen !
Hey Logan I got a good question for you my friend, what's the buzz about the next stimulus check coming out, because I listen to all of your advice.
Love your video
Any way to have a Roth Ira if you don't have EARNED INCOME, Like just investment income. Thanks.
I miss your videos on what's going on with stimulus
Thanks for content! Your videos are so informative!