My 401(k) Added After-Tax Contributions & Roth In-Plan Conversions

By Lucas Casarez, CFP®

Did your employer recently announce a couple of new features? Being able to make after-tax contributions and initiate Roth in-plan conversions is a game changer! I love when these features are added to my clients’ 401(k) plans because it allows us to supercharge their retirement savings while implementing advanced tax-planning strategies that can save multiple thousands of dollars in taxes. These work best when you use them together to implement what is called a “Mega…