
The most-asked question on the new 529-to-Roth IRA rollover route: how does the 15-year rule actually work? A focused FAQ covering the 15-year clock, the 5-year contribution exclusion, the $35,000 lifetime cap, the beneficiary-change uncertainty, and a worked planning example for 2026.

Mega backdoor Roth lets high earners route up to $47,500 into Roth accounts in 2026. Step-by-step on eligibility, employer plan compatibility, conversion mechanics, and the SECURE 2.0 rules now phasing in.

The choice between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA can swing your lifetime retirement wealth by six figures. For 2026, the IRS bumped the IRA contribution limit to $7,500 ($8,600 with the 50+ catch-up), and the Roth income phase-outs moved up too: $153,000-$168,000 for single filers, $242,000-$252,000 for joint filers. This guide walks through…
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