Roth 401(k) Versus Traditional 401(k): The Choice Is Not So Obvious

From the March 2017 Benefits eNews

So why would anyone choose to make Roth contributions to your 401(k) account instead of traditional, before-tax contributions? The answer is found by first looking into your personal crystal ball and making a decision about your future tax scenario. Roth contributions will benefit an individual who anticipates being in a higher tax bracket in retirement than they are while contributing to their 401(k). Use the Fidelity Roth modeler to compare Roth versus before-tax contributions to your BMC 401(k) account.