Retirement Roth Strategies for 2026The episode of "My Money is Safe" hosted by Greg Elie of the Prosperity Group, featuring co-host Patti Jaynes, focuses on timely Roth IRA and Roth conversion strategies for 2026. Greg highlights a limited-window opportunity—roughly two months from the show's airing—for individuals, particularly retirees with substantial funds in traditional IRAs or 401(k)s, to convert portions to Roth accounts. This allows tax-free growth and withdrawals in the future, avoiding the IRS as a "permanent partner" in retirement savings.
Key points include increased 2026 contribution limits (Roth IRA at $7,500, or $8,600 with catch-up for age 50+; 401(k) at $24,500 plus catch-up), and special accounts or strategies that purportedly add bonuses of 8-20% (or more) to the converted amount—described as "free money"—to help offset conversion taxes, which can be paid from pocket, covered by the account, or withdrawn immediately in some cases. Examples illustrate converting $100,000 and gaining $20,000 extra, with tax-free compounding and inheritance benefits emphasized.
The discussion stresses acting now amid potentially rising future taxes, low current brackets, and economic uncertainties (e.g., market risks, debt, dollar value, gold/silver predictions). Greg ties this to broader 2026 tax code adjustments (e.g., higher defined contribution/benefit limits) and personal anecdotes, like client cases with all-qualified money or health-related needs (e.g., nursing home doublers). He promotes Prosperity Group's services via mymoneyissafe.com, calculators, consultations (1-800-808-5514), and availability in areas like Tampa, Sarasota, Greenville, and Atlanta.
Interwoven are lighter segments (music from Greg's family, weather chat), economic/political commentary (Trump's policies, dollar devaluation theories, Kissinger clip on Trump as a "disruptor"), and warnings that tax rules are "written in pencil" and opportunities may vanish. The show urges listeners to diversify from taxable "baskets," explore Roths for tax-free legacy planning, and contact the team promptly.