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Heres her reasoning, how to do it andwhy it might be a smart move to make.

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For Orman, it doesnt even matter what your income is.

And if you dont have one?

I dont care what tax bracket youre in, Orman toldCNBC.

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You have to be crazy to do anything other than a Roth retirement account.

Below are the biggest benefits.

Your portfolio is worth less.

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Stocks have gone down, she said.

And maybe your stocks have gone down a whole lot.

The less money you have that youre converting, the less taxes you owe, Orman said.

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Youll need to pay taxes on the converted amount, but then your money can grow tax-free.

It can also be withdrawn tax-free during retirement.

Limitations may apply, so its important to understand thecriteria and advantages.

Doing a Roth IRA conversion is easy.

you’re able to also speak with a financial advisor about your options.

Before making any major financial moves, Orman suggested considering your situation.

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