The Ideal Time To Contribute To A Roth IRA

The ideal time to contribute to a Roth IRA is when you're young and poor. In other words, if you're a student and in your 20s earning less than the maximum income limit, you should be contributing.

However, if you're about the 22% federal marginal income tax rate, it's a push.

Tax diversification in retirement is important! 

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