Mon Oct 14 2024, by Tyler Gardner
How to Maximize Your Roth IRA Contributions Using a 529 College Savings Plan
Here's exactly how you can max out your Roth IRA for seven years in a row, even though you make too much money to do so. I'm Tyler, I'm a former financial advisor and portfolio manager. Now I make financial content for free so that you don't have to pay for it.
Step 1: Open a 529 College Savings Plan
First, open a 529 college savings plan and fund it with $12,000. Make sure to invest it accordingly for optimal growth.
Step 2: Name Yourself as the Beneficiary
Next, name yourself as the beneficiary. This is a legit strategy, as there are no restrictions preventing you from doing this.
Step 3: Roll Over to Roth IRA
In 15 years, when that account has grown to around $35,000 through the power of compound growth, you can begin to roll over up to $7,000 a year, or up to the annual limit, into your own IRA.
Don't worry—there are no income limits on 529 conversions to a Roth IRA. Learning about a tax loophole like this can often be more valuable than a college degree.
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