Cash Balance Plan or Solo 401(k): Which Fits Your Income

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Choosing the right retirement plan matters more when you’re earning at a high level.The goal is simple: reduce today’s taxes while building long-term financial freedom. For self-employed physicians, practice owners, and 1099 doctors, two options dominate: Solo 401(k) Cash Balance Plan Both save taxes.Both grow retirement wealth.But they fit different income levels and career stages.…

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When Does a Roth Conversion Make Financial Sense?

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A Roth conversion lets you shift money from a pre-tax retirement account into a Roth IRA. The trade-off: you pay taxes now in exchange for tax-free withdrawals later. Done strategically, a Roth conversion can lower your lifetime tax bill, reduce required minimum distributions (RMDs), and give you more control over retirement income. But the benefits…

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