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From the archive
AUG 28, 2026
The Roth Conversion Window Most People Miss
Why the gap between two jobs is the single best week of the year to convert — and the tax math that proves it.
AUG 21, 2026
Your Emergency Fund Is Too Big (Here's Why)
Six months of expenses sitting in a 0.4% savings account is costing you more than a market downturn would.
AUG 14, 2026
Index Funds vs. ETFs: A Decision Tree
Same underlying holdings, different tax treatment. A flowchart for which wrapper actually fits your account type.
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The Roth conversion window closes in 11 days
Good morning — if your income landed between jobs this year, you have a narrow window to convert at a lower bracket than usual. Here's the math, and the exact form your custodian needs.
“The window shows up once, usually for six to eight weeks — and most people don't know it's open until it's closed.”
- Calculate your effective bracket during the gap, not your usual one
- Convert only up to the top of that lower bracket, not a dollar more
- Pay the tax from cash on hand — never from the converted balance
Full walkthrough with the actual dollar brackets below.
Talk Thursday,
Marcus Webb
Issue 47
5 min read
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