Clearing the Roth IRA Conversion Hurdles

Should you convert your traditional IRA's to Roth IRA's? This question is a hot topic this year with the repeal of the $100,000 modified adjusted gross income barrier for converting traditional IRA's to Roth IRA's. Last week's blog post, Three Roth IRA Conversion "Show Stoppers" discussed three scenarios where the answer is a definitive "no."

Assuming that none of the three "show stoppers" are applicable to your situation, you're ready to lace up your running shoes and step onto the track. I liken the Roth IRA conversion decision-making process to the 100 meter (women) and 110 meter (men) high hurdles events in track and field.