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#RI-6a7aa86b·5 months ago·
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Backdoor Roth navigation question

Contributed to IRAs over 20 years

What I wish I knew
"Traditional IRA balances must be $0"
If I could tell you one thing
"Contribute to 401k before backdoor Roth"
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2/10
Positive or neutral outcome.
Would make the same decision again.
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