When is a Roth IRA not Advisable?

by | May 15, 2023 | Vanguard IRA | 2 comments

When is a Roth IRA not Advisable?




There really is no definitive answer as to when a Roth IRA does not make sense, however, the younger you are, the more you can benefit from the tax-free growth of the Roth assets.

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A Roth IRA is an excellent vehicle to save for retirement. It provides tax-free income in retirement, and its contributions are made with after-tax dollars. However, many people wonder at what age a Roth IRA may not make sense for them.

Generally, a Roth IRA makes sense for those who have a long time horizon before retirement, allowing their contributions to grow tax-free over time. The younger you are, the more time your contributions have to grow. For instance, if you start contributing to a Roth IRA at 25 and retire at 65, you will have had 40 years of compounding returns that will have yielded a healthy nest egg.

However, once you’re closer to retirement, the benefits of a Roth IRA may be limited. This is because your contributions will have less time to grow and won’t compound for an extended period. It also means that you have less time to make up for any losses from market downturns.

Another factor is that once you reach age 72, you are required by law to start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts, including Roth IRAs. These distributions can significantly impact your tax bill, especially if you have substantial savings in your Roth IRA.

Furthermore, if you expect to be in a lower tax bracket in retirement than you are in now, a Roth IRA may not make as much sense. In this scenario, you may be better off contributing to a traditional IRA and taking the tax deduction now, then paying taxes on your withdrawals at a lower rate when you retire.

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Lastly, if you plan on leaving a significant amount of money to your heirs, a Roth IRA may not be the best option. Although Roth IRA distributions are tax-free, they are still subject to estate taxes. In some cases, it may make more sense to leave your heirs a traditional IRA instead.

In conclusion, a Roth IRA is an excellent retirement savings tool for those with a long time horizon before retirement. However, as you get closer to retirement age, the benefits of a Roth IRA may be limited, and other retirement savings strategies might be worth exploring. It’s always best to consult with a financial advisor to determine what retirement planning options make the most sense for your specific situation.

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2 Comments

  1. E-Car E-Books

    Great discussion, no nonsense, not salesy. Thank you.

  2. Jujubees711

    Thank you for making this video. A lot to think about.
    To my disbelief, I will be 59 this year. I started converting my traditional IRA over to a ROTH only last year. I only started learning about investing late in life. But good idea that I should consider not converting money over, or stop by 65 years old. Wish I knew these things in my 30s. I'm going to pass investing info on to nephews so they get a better start.

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