Are Roth conversions really the tax-saving strategy they’re made out to be? Financial advisor Alyssa McNamara Reed breaks down the benefits, costs, and often-overlooked consequences of converting retirement assets to a Roth account.Using a real-world retirement scenario, Alyssa explores tax-free growth, upfront tax bills, Medicare premiums, Social Security taxation, and the importance of understanding the break-even point. The bottom line: Roth conversions can be a powerful planning tool, but they’re not right for everyone. Before you convert, run the numbers and understand the long-term impact.Alyssa McNamara Reed, CFP®is a financial planner with passion for the intersection of taxes and investing. Alyssa works with motivated savers, beneficiaries of estates, business owners, divorcees, and pre-retirees.📅 Want to speak with the team at McNamara Financial?Schedule a consultation today:👉 https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact⸻McNamara Financial is a family-owned, independent, fee-only financial planning and investment management firm. For over 30 years, we’ve helped individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond navigate their financial futures with clarity, confidence, and care.💼 Come see what it’s like to work with a fiduciary.http://mcnamarafinancial.com