Picture this: joining Ford's 401(k) in the '80s and following the retirement advice to a T. Fast forward 40 years, and you're on the brink of retirement with a hefty sum. Sounds dreamy, right? But, there's a twist – your entire nest egg is pre-tax, tucked away in a 401(k) soon to become an IRA. Let's unpack the good, the tricky, and the taxing realities of this scenario. Discover how to navigate the retirement landscape without being in a perpetual tax haze and how to strategically position yourself for those golden years
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