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I’m 55 and retiring in 6 years. Should I be switching to Roth 401(k) now?

I’m 55 and retiring in 6 years. Should I be switching to Roth 401(k) now?
MarketWatch Thursday 18 June 2026, 17:59 UTC By Beth Pinsker 1 min read
Key Points

People are still holding back on participating in Roth plans at work, Vanguard says.

People are still holding back on participating in Roth plans at work, Vanguard says.
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