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</h1> </div> <div class="col-article__date"> <time>June 1, 2026</time> </div> <div class="col-article__byline"> <span>By Michael Finneran</span> </div> <div class="col-article__date-mobile"> <time>June 1, 2026</time> </div> <section class="col-article__featured "> <figure class="image-block-wrapper"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/IRAs.jpg/c30b128e592b11f1b0f08e1440c986d5?width=900&height=506" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/IRAs.jpg/c30b128e592b11f1b0f08e1440c986d5?width=900&height=506" alt="A chalkboard is used to deliberate about IRAs." loading="eager" class="img" decoding="auto" width="900" height="506" /></picture> <figcaption class="caption"> <div class="rich-text "> Vitalii Vodolazsky / Adobe Stock </div> </figcaption> </figure> </section> <section class="col-article__content-rich-text"> <div class="score-rich-text-block default default"> <div class="content-area "> <div class="rich-text "> <p class="p1">Market volatility can distract from long-term retirement planning, making it all the more important to maintain both short- and long-term strategies for saving and investing. One strategy to explore is converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. If you’re thinking of making the switch, here are some key factors to consider:</p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">Current vs. future taxes: The income from converted funds will be taxed in the current year, potentially pushing you into a higher bracket. This may make sense if you expect to be in a higher tax bracket during retirement or believe federal tax rates will rise. The benefit of tax-free growth, later withdrawals and no required minimum distributions (RMDs) during your lifetime may offset the taxes paid today. Roth IRAs may also provide tax advantages for heirs.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Timing: Converting to a Roth often makes the most sense during lower-income years, in years when market values are down (allowing you to convert more shares for the same tax cost), or before RMDs begin at age 73. Conversions can be made regardless of income level.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">Permanent decision: A Roth conversion is permanent; you cannot “recharacterize” the transfer back to a traditional IRA.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s1">The 5-year rule: This rule generally prevents penalty-free withdrawals of converted earnings (and principal for those under age 59½) for five years, starting Jan. 1 of the conversion year. Consider whether you might need access to this money sooner.</span></p> <p class="p2"><span class="s2">As you plan for retirement, our financial professionals can help you navigate your overall portfolio. Visit <a href="https://www.kofc.org/resources/financial-education/">kofc.org/familyfinance</a> for more resources. </span></p> <p class="p2" style="text-align: center;"><span class="s3">*****</span></p> <p class="p3"><span class="s1">MICHAEL FINNERAN is vice president of field management at the Knights of Columbus and a member of St. Pius X Council 16347 in Fairfield, Conn.</span></p> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p5"><em><span class="s1">*K of C professionals do not provide tax advice.</span></em></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="col-article__related-articles bg-colorExtraLightGrey"> <section class="article-card-block container"> <section class="article-card-block__title content-grid"> <h1 class="article-card-block__title__text grid-col-full text-left">Related Articles</h1> </section> <section class="article-card-block__cards content-grid"> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/family/finances/2026/05/what-are-good--sources-of-income--for-retirement/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Finance+Couple.jpg/Zz00NzI3ZjhlNjNmZWQxMWYxOGIxZDAyZDAyZTc4YTFlNw==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Finance+Couple.jpg/Zz00NzI3ZjhlNjNmZWQxMWYxOGIxZDAyZDAyZTc4YTFlNw==?width=318&height=212" alt="A retired couple looks into the light." loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/family/finances/"> <h3>Finances</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/family/finances/2026/05/what-are-good--sources-of-income--for-retirement/> <h2>What are good sources of income for retirement?</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/family/finances/2026/05/what-are-good--sources-of-income--for-retirement/> <h2>What are good sources of income for retirement?</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Brian O’Connor</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p></p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/family/finances/2026/04/how-can-charitable-giving-be-a-part-of-my-legacy/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Will+and+Gavel.jpg/Zz0wODIwMjA3YzI0ODgxMWYxODA4MjBlNDk1ZjE4OTkyOA==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Will+and+Gavel.jpg/Zz0wODIwMjA3YzI0ODgxMWYxODA4MjBlNDk1ZjE4OTkyOA==?width=318&height=212" alt="Will and gavel" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/family/finances/"> <h3>Finances</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/family/finances/2026/04/how-can-charitable-giving-be-a-part-of-my-legacy/> <h2>How can charitable giving be a part of my legacy?</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/family/finances/2026/04/how-can-charitable-giving-be-a-part-of-my-legacy/> <h2>How can charitable giving be a part of my legacy?</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Secretary John A. 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