YFP 401: Ask YFP: Roth IRA Eligibility & Estimating Life Insurance Needs
Release Date: 03/27/2025
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info_outlineTim Ulbrich and Tim Baker tackle questions from the YFP community on life insurance needs for expectant parents and eligibility for direct Roth IRA contributions.
Summary
On today’s episode, YFP Co-Founders Tim Ulbrich, PharmD and Tim Baker, CFP tackle two important questions from the YFP community.
First, they dive into how to project your life insurance needs when welcoming a new baby into the family. Then, Tim and Tim break down how Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) is calculated to help you determine if you’re eligible for direct Roth IRA contributions.
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- Life Insurance for Pharmacists: The Ultimate Guide
- YFP Rx Money Roundup #18: Can I do a backdoor Roth IRA myself?
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