Investing Blog Roundup: Roth Conversions and SEP IRAs

Happy Friday, dear readers.

Five Cent Nickel recently concluded a series in which he reported step-by-step on a clever tax strategy he implemented. It only applies to a small group of people: investors with self-employment income who have made non-deductible IRA contributions in the past. But if you’re in that group, it’s well worth the read:

• Roth IRA Conversion: What a Long Strange Trip It’s Been from Five Cent Nickel

Investing and Tax-Related Articles

• 0% Capital Gains Rate for 2011 and 2012? from The Finance Buff
• Why Investors Do What They Do from Portfolioist
• Why a Fund’s Success Proves Nothing from Canadian Couch Potato
• Easy to Overlook Tax Deductions from Brip Blap
• Who Keeps Your 401k Safe from Employer Fraud? from Wealth Pilgrim
• For UK Investors: Buy Gilts Directly or in a Gilt Fund? from Monevator

Other Personal Finance Articles

• What to Do If Your Credit Card Number is Stolen from The Military Wallet
• Best Geek Gifts for the Nerd In Your Life from The Digerati Life
• Sending Paper Checks with ING Direct from PT Money
• Cut Short Maternity Leave to Save Money? from Money Smarts Blog
• Things to Consider When Moving for a Job from The Wisdom Journal
• How Not to Lose Your Pants on Your Mortgage from Green Panda Treehouse
• Review of Mint.com for Canadians from Canadian Finance Blog
• What to Tell Your Kids About Money Before They Leave for College from Frugal Dad

Blog Carnivals

• Wealth Builder Carnival hosted by My Wealth Builder
• Carnival of Wealth hosted by Personal Dividends
• Carnival of Personal Finance hosted by Mighty Bargain Hunter

Thanks for reading!