
Income too high for a direct Roth IRA? The backdoor Roth opens the door for high earners at $7,500 a year in 2026 ($8,600 if you’re 50+). This guide walks Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab step-by-step, runs the pro-rata math, and breaks down Form 8606 line by line.

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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