Joe Knows Retirement
Joe Knows Retirement
Joe Schmitz Jr., CFP® ChFC® CKA®
7 Questions to Ask Before Roth Converting
15 minutes Posted May 21, 2026 at 9:15 pm.
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If you have a pension and $1M+ saved, a Roth conversion could be one of the biggest financial decisions of your retirement, but most people do it WRONG. In this video, Joe breaks down the 7 critical questions you MUST ask before doing a Roth conversion so you don't overpay in taxes or miss massive opportunities. Most retirees assume they'll be in a lower tax bracket, but for Midwestern Millionaires with pensions, that's rarely the case. Between Social Security, RMDs, and pensions, your taxes could actually go UP in retirement.

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