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Craig Wear explains when a Roth conversion pays for itself: not just when your account balance recovers, but when tax-free growth and lower Medicare costs outweigh the taxes you paid upfront. The math depends on your age, future tax rates, and whether you have outside money to cover the conversion bill.

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59.5 years

Between 59 and 75 years old

75 years or older

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