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Prepare Financially for a Possible Job Loss Fresh reports of layoffs abound, and the unemployment rate continues to climb. It?s now over 10% in quite a few states, and the national rate could be there before long.   Traditional to Roth IRA Conversions Four years ago, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (TIPRA) relaxed some restrictive rules preventing many taxpayers from converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, but this favorable change was not effective until 2010.   Working May Decrease Your Social Security Benefits Many taxpayers currently underemployed due to recent economic conditions may consider applying for social security retirement benefits earlier than they previously planned to supplement their income. But, continuing to work while receiving those benefits may cause their benefits to be reduced below the anticipated amount.