The $183,000 RMD Shock: Why Roth Conversions in Your 70s Can Be Risky

Converting retirement funds to a Roth is a smart strategy for many, but the older you are, the less time you have to recover the tax bite from the conversion.

# The $183,000 RMD Shock: Why Roth Conversions in Your 70s Can Be Risky Converting retirement funds to a Roth is a smart strategy for many, but the older you are, the less time you have to recover the tax bite from the conversion. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/roth-iras/rmd-shocks-why-roth-conversions-in-your-70s-can-be-risky) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*