Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkgUOAZU7Y&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=1
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why This Pullback Isn’t a Panic" is here:
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Our Previous Show, "How The Fed Deals Liquidity: The Monetary Toolbox" is here:
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Most retirement advice focuses on saving and not running out of money — but few talk about how to spend confidently once you’ve achieved financial independence.
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8:48 - Tariff Rebates & 50-Year Mortgages
15:43 - Spending in Retirement Without Regret
20:15 - What Will You Do in Retirement?
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26:24 - The Question of Longevity in Retirement
29:13 - It's Okay to Touch the Principle
32:43 - The Need for an Advocate
34:46 - Budgeting in Retirement
37:26 - What Do You Want to Do in Retirement?
40:01 - It's Okay to Spend Your Money
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The Real Investment Show (Full Show)
Not all Roth conversions are created equal — and new research shows a clear winner.
Richard Rosso breaks down a study that modeled hundreds of thousands of retirement scenarios to determine which Roth conversion strategy performs best over a 10-year period:
• Staying in a traditional IRA/401(k) and taking RMDs
• A one-time Roth conversion
• A gradual, multi-year conversion strategy
We examine how taxes, RMDs, longevity, and investment returns affect the outcome — and why a one-time conversion often comes out ahead if you can handle the upfront tax bill.
0:19 - The Sexiest Word in Finance
4:44 - The Roth Account Smile
7:29 - Roth Applications for Different Stages of Life
10:17 - Tax Hierarchy Considerations
14:09 - The Craft of Retirement Income & Withdrawals
19:07 - Roth as a Legacy Tool
21:22 - A Lifetime of Tax Savings with Roth
24:11 - Why a One-time Roth Conversion is Best Option
30:36 - Reconsidering Gradual Withdrawals
33:12 - Retirement Strategies are Personal
33:53 - Tim Allen, Mike Rowe, & Why Men Don't Work
38:14 - Thanksgiving Wishes
Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP
Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer
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Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mkgUOAZU7Y&list=PLVT8LcWPeAuhi47sn298HrsWYwmg8MV7d&index=1
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The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Why This Pullback Isn’t a Panic" is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb8BeVp7ID8&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1
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REGISTER for our 2026 Economic Summit, "The Future of Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, and Investing:"
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Our Previous Show, "How The Fed Deals Liquidity: The Monetary Toolbox" is here:
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