Should You Convert Your Tax-Deferred Savings to a Roth?

In this compilation program, Justin Klein and Luke Guerrero field a variety of finance and investment questions from callers across the United States and around the World.Today's Stocks & Topics: Stocks with Two Symbols, Safe Investment, The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Roth Conversions, Dividends, Fixed Annuities, Precious Metals Stocks, Bonds, Panic Sell, Tariffs on China Can Affect Vietnam, Oil Stocks, Investing for Kids Future, Roth I-R-A, Economic Indicators, How Many Stocks in a Portfolio, IPOs Prices, Young Investor.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Market experts are suggesting that long-term investors could find buying opportunities amidst the uncertainty of President Trump's tariff policies. Today's Stocks & Topics: MU - Micron Technology Inc., Market Wrap, GOOGL - Alphabet Inc. Cl A, PSK - SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF, Trump's Unpredictable Tariff Policy Presents Buying Opportunities, LCID - Lucid Group Inc., KPP Newsletter, Private Credit, Investing Options, KKR - KKR & Co. Inc., UDR - UDR Inc., Money Flows.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There are several factors to consider... like interest rates, your long-term stability, and financial goals. Today's Stocks & Topics: DOCN – Digital Ocean Holdings Inc., Market Wrap, Should You Pay Off Low-Interest Student Loans Before Buying a Home?, Gold, SIEGY - Siemens AG ADR, MSFT - Microsoft Corp., GOOG - Alphabet Inc. Cl C, Demand for Gold in Asia, VST - Vistra Corp., TEM - Tempus AI Inc., Precious Metals Stocks, NVDA - NVIDIA Corp., DOGE Savings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Key lessons from past recessions and depressions include the role of economic downturns in correcting market imbalances, shaping consumer and business behavior, influencing investment strategies, and driving long-term economic recovery and growth. Today's Stocks & Topics: BOH - Bank of Hawaii Corp., Market Wrap, SMCI - Super Micro Computer Inc., Do Recessions Have a Silver Lining, Stocks with Two Symbols, CASY - Casey's General Stores Inc., Tariffs and Investments, TAP - Molson Coors Beverage Co. Cl B, BABA - Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR, Stock Selloff.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Junk bonds offer higher yields but come with a greater risk of default, making them a complex and potentially lucrative investment option for those willing to accept increased uncertainty. Today's Stocks & Topics: ALB - Albemarle Corp., Market Wrap, AGX - Argan Inc., F - Ford Motor Co., What are Junk Bonds?, GPN - Global Payments Inc., EMN - Eastman Chemical Co., Wealthy Investors Portfolios, Investing for Kids Future, WM - Waste Management Inc., RSG - Republic Services Inc., MCB - Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp., The Job Market.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It’s important to weigh the pros and cons of converting your tax-deferred retirement savings to a Roth IRA by considering factors like tax implications, financial goals, and long-term benefits. Today's Stocks & Topics: LLY - Eli Lilly & Co., Market Wrap, CVX - Chevron Corp., Should You Convert Your Tax-Deferred Savings to a Roth?, KPP Newsletter, Oil Stocks, Key Benchmark Numbers: Treasury Yields, Gold, Silver, Oil and Gasoline, The Role of the Dollar, Panic Sell, DRD - DRDGOLD Ltd. ADR, IAG - IAMGOLD Corp., VZ - Verizon Communications Inc., T - AT&T Inc., Tariffs and Cars.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

There are several actionable strategies and tools to maximize retirement savings in your 40s and 50s, including catch-up contributions, HSAs, Roth IRA conversions, and leveraging technology. Today's Stocks & Topics: LEG - Leggett & Platt Inc., Market Wrap, Roth I-R-A, PYPL - PayPal Holdings Inc., Supercharge Your Savings in Your 40s and 50s, FANG - Diamondback Energy Inc., Economic Indicators, Tariffs and Bonds, Brazil, Gold, Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS).Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Escalating trade tensions and tariff implementations have caused a significant drop in oil prices, to the point where some U.S. oil producers are finding it challenging to maintain profitability in drilling operations. Today's Stocks & Topics: SD - SandRidge Energy Inc., Market Wrap, MOH - Molina Healthcare Inc., MDT - Medtronic PLC, Trump's Tariff Turmoil Drives Oil Prices, So Low Drilling Isn't Always Profitable, Roth Conversions, O - Realty Income Corp., Tariff Pause, FLEX - Flex Ltd., MYR - GMYR Group Inc., MCO - Moody's Corp., TGT - Target Corp., U.S. Homeowners Wealth.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Markets and President Trump are increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to implement near-term rate cuts amid escalating tariff turmoil and growing economic uncertainty. Today's Stocks & Topics: OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corp., BAM - Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Cl A, BN - Brookfield Corp., Mounting Pressure on Fed as Wall Street Bets on Rate Cut, PCLO – Pharma Cielo Ltd., Tariff Consequences, Roth I-R-A, Bonds, IIPR - Innovative Industrial Properties Inc., PLTR - Palantir Technologies Inc., Junk Bond Selloff.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets amid market turmoil triggered by recent tariff announcements, and global bond yields have sharply declined. Today's Stocks & Topics: ZM - Zoom Communications Inc., Market Timing, ACN - Accenture PLC Cl A, Tariff Fallout: Bond Yields Plummet as Investors Seek Safety, DELL - Dell Technologies Inc. Cl C, Market Wrap, J - Jacobs Solutions Inc., Swing Trading, PANW - Palo Alto Networks Inc., GDL - GDL Fund, IAU - iShares Gold Trust, Oil Prices.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands