The Ultimate Guide to Retirement Accounts in 2026

February 8, 2026

Introduction Retirement planning often feels like trying to learn a second language where the rules change every single year. Between the SECURE Act 2.0 updates, shifting IRS contribution limits, and the debate between “Tax-Now” vs. “Tax-Later” accounts, it’s easy to feel paralyzed….

ROTH IRA and Roth 401K Withdrawal Rules

March 30, 2021

I have spoken about Roth IRA before and its benefits. It is an amazing offering that allows one to park money for tax-free growth but doesn’t truly lock it away. The withdrawal of income is a handy safety net that allows access…

Pro-Rata Rule for Backdoor Roth

Pro-Rata Rule for Backdoor Roth

March 23, 2018

We have heard about Backdoor Roth and it is now a popular strategy. Even I have spoken about it as well as Mega Backdoor Roth before but there is one aspect that stumps most people interested in backdoor Roth approach and sometimes even makes the…

What is backdoor Roth IRA

What is backdoor Roth IRA

March 11, 2018

A Roth backdoor entry is a bypass to get around income limits to participate in Roth IRA. The other key aspect of this backdoor is that there are no conversion limits so you can convert any amount as long as it is…

How most H1-B holders make a 6 figure money mistake
Should I fund an HSA before an IRA

Should I fund an HSA before an IRA

November 10, 2017

Many HSA advocates recommend funding an HSA before an IRA. There are several reasons to recommend this strategy but is this a rule of thumb applicable to all? Let’s evaluate An HSA offers triple tax breaks. Money goes in rax-free, grows tax-deferred and withdrawals…