Traditional Vs. Roth IRAs

, By Marcia Chadwick Holt

Understand the differences

By Marcia Chadwick Holt

In 2009, only individuals with a modified adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less are allowed to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. But this income restriction is eliminated in 2010. So, the question becomes, “Do you want a Roth IRA”? To help you decide, here is a comparison of the traditional versus the Roth IRA:

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