Traditional vs Roth 401k: The Optimal Strategy

Choosing between traditional and Roth 401k contributions is difficult. It forces us to make a guess about our taxes years or even decades from now. In this video, we'll discuss some of the factors that can affect this decision. And then, I'll share one strategy that may make the decision much easier. New Retirement: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme... Join the Newsletter. It's Free: https://robberger.com/newsletter/?utm... Financial tools I use: I track all of my investments, performance, fees, and asset allocation with Empower. It's Free: https://robberger.com/empower My retirement plan comes from New Retirement, the most robust retirement planner available at a reasonable cost: https://robberger.com/new-retirement I used Capitalize for my last 401(k) rollover. They did all of the work, and it's Free: https://robberger.com/capitalize My budgeting tool of choice is Tiller. It downloads all your banking data to Excel or Google Sheets: https://robberger.com/tiller We save and invest our credit card rewards. Here are some of my favorite credit cards: https://www.allcards.com/best-credit-... My Book (Retire Before Mom and Dad): https://amzn.to/4d9qbhA Timestamps 0:00 - Traditional vs Roth 401K 2:13 - Traditional way of thinking 4:53 - New Retirement 6:29 - The strategy 9:38 - Tax brackets drop 10:21 End results 11:16 - CFP's 11:41 - Financial Freedom #roth401k #retirement #robberger ABOUT ME While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. Today I'm the Deputy Editor of Forbes Advisor, managing a growing team of editors and writers that produce content to help readers make the most of their money. I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom (https://amzn.to/3by10EE) LET'S CONNECT Youtube:    / @rob_berger   Facebook:   / financialfreedomguy   Twitter:   / robert_a_berger   DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investment and other financial decisions are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek professional advice as necessary. I am merely sharing my opinions. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you I earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, I only recommend products or services that (1) I believe in and (2) would recommend to my own mom.