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Roth vs Pre-tax IRAs: What physicians need to know

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Michael Foley, CFP, CSLP, CKA,Logan Lutton

What are the differences between these independent retirement accounts?

What are the differences between Roth and pre-tax independent retirement accounts (IRAs)? There are some important distinctions when it comes to taxes and required minimum distributions that physicians should pay attention to.

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