Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amount that you are required to withdraw from certain types of retirement accounts each year once you reach a certain age. RMDs apply to traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans, as well as other types of retirement accounts that allow you to defer paying taxes on your contributions and earnings until you withdraw the money in retirement.
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The IRS penalizes taxpayers who did not take their full required minimum distributions. IRA owners should know about the penalty and how to avoid or minimize it.
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If you have $2.5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
J.P. Morgan research found 84% of retirees never draw more than the RMD minimum. Here’s how to tell if that’s the right move for you. The post 84% of Retirees Take Only the RMD Minimum. Here’s When Th...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/YMYWassessC Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast 590, Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball for...
I retired 2.5 years ago from a company. Immediately, my income went up. My current income is made up of a pension from a previous government career; income from commercial rental property; and deferre...
I'm preparing for RMDs. I normally make a series of charitable contributions, which are at least partially funded by Regular IRA withdrawals. From what I understand, QCDs can be beneficial in the foll...
Can anyone help me with this? I've got a pension, and it has an increase every year which is a fixed dollar amount and I can't find a calculator that supports this. So if my pension is $38,000 and my ...
Households often have assets they expect to use during retirement that are not level streams of income, as well as expenses that are not expected to recur every year. These items need special handling...
This week Roger explores the idea of "digging where your feet are" and how focusing on what you can do today can reduce anxiety about the future and regret about the past. In the Retirement Toolkit, h...
Staring down a massive RMD tax bill at age 75? Relocating to a zero-tax state for a few years could slash your Roth conversion costs. Just beware of the pitfalls.
Here's what you need to know about how to withdraw your RMDs from Vanguard. It's not as difficult as you might think. The post How to Take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) at Vanguard appeared fi...
Financial Assessment (Meet with an experienced professional): https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment 11 rapid-fire spitballs today from Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, on Your Money, Your Weal...
In‑kind RMDs let you transfer investments instead of selling them for cash. Learn how property distributions work, why investors use them and the tax rules.
If you have $1 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
Like your golden years, RMDs creep up on you quicker than you think. Planning ahead can prevent you (and your heirs) getting hit with penalties and extra taxes.
When it comes to retirement savings, Roth IRAs are among the most powerful tools for achieving tax diversification and financial flexibility. Knowing how and when to tap into your Roth IRA can make a ...
Schedule a Free Financial Assessment with an experienced professional: https://bit.ly/PureFreeAssessment Heidi from the Space Coast of Florida found a money-saving tidbit in a past episode that comple...
Tuesday, May 19 - Monday, May 25, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 583 558 comments Whoopsies - learnings from regrettable decisions in retirement 94 181 comments Any retirees who plan ...
If you have $5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.
When you're standing at a major financial crossroads, the timing of your decisions can mean the difference between success and failure. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on the "when...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are defusing some confusing tax time bombs today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 557. George in Torrance wants to know the smartest way to deal wi...
I am 73 years old and have to withdraw the required RMD from my mutual fund IRA which is a fairly substantial amount. Can I hire a Certified Financial Planner to handle my RMD (i.e., Roth IRA, etc.) a...
I am 73 years old and have to withdraw the required RMD from my mutual fund IRA which is a fairly substantial amount. Can I hire a Certified Financial Planner to handle my RMD (i.e., Roth IRA, etc.) a...
I've know that RMDs can create a bigger tax burden when they start. We have a traditional IRA. I (67) am already taking SS, my husband (69) will be taking it a year from now, and since we'd consider i...
In spite of two divorces, two bankruptcies, and one short sale, I have been able to somehow amass about $500,000. I am going to retire at the end of this year at 66. I already started taking SS, and h...
June in Washington State is 62 with $2.5 million saved and a $350,000 pension on the table. Should she take the lump sum or the monthly check for life? Spoiler alert: there's a 3-to-1 vote in the stud...
I 60F wish to retire sometime this year. I have the financial ability but have some complex moving parts. Under consideration is using some Roth money to keep my MAGI low enough to get an ACA premium ...
Today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 580, Joe Anderson, CFP®, and Big Al Clopine, CPA, are spitballing for some folks who've done the work, hit the numbers, but aren’t sure if they can rea...
Saving into Roth instead of traditional accounts to bring down required minimum distributions in retirement, and whether retiring early is in the cards: that's today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcas...
I always put the maximum amount allowed into my 401K. Now I realize that I will be paying high taxes when I need to take RMDs. Now I realize how much lower my taxes would be if I only lived off of qua...
Don’t let mandatory distributions catch you off guard. Test your RMD knowledge and discover strategies to maximize your retirement income today.
If I understand this correctly, with the upcoming tax deduction in the Big Beautiful (Ugly grrr) Bill, we have a few years where your adjusted gross income may drop you down to a lower tax bracket, or...
[Long] This might be one of those “Shut up, good problem to have” things, but I honestly don’t have a grip on it. I’ve been retired for 2.5 years and in 6 months, I’ll claim Social Security when I hit...
Answering listener questions about how they can make smarter use of Roth accounts and tax-efficient retirement strategies and how they can think about reducing future RMDs. The post Roth Conversions f...
I just turned 65 so I will not have to start taking RMDs until I'm 75. Since IRMAA is based on income from 2 years prior, that means I won't get hit with IRMAA until I'm 77 (2 years after my RMDs star...
Explore how meaningful travel experiences, storytelling, and thoughtful planning can enhance your retirement journey. In this episode, Roger answers listener questions on managing retirement accounts,...
Hi everyone! My husband and I were having a fun conversation about what to do with our RMD dollars when they start coming in (we are 5 years out so it’s just a fun question, not advice). We both love ...
I am mostly a D.I.Y. investor at age 62 and with retirement on the horizon, I am trying to plan as much of that as I can. I do not have a date in mind, although as it relates to SS benefits, I would l...
If you convert to a Roth today, could Congress change the rules tomorrow — and should that fear stop you from taking action? In this episode, you'll learn: The truth about retroactive Roth taxation Wh...
Juan and Mary in Brooklyn are 49 and 48 with $2.2 million saved. Can Juan afford to retire early, or just walk away if he gets fired? And if they get divorced, yikes - but does the math still work? Th...
If you miss your RMDs, you could face a hefty fine. Here are four ways to stay on top of your payments — and on the right side of the IRS.
Roger Whitney wraps up the four-part series on navigating health care before Medicare by introducing a practical decision-making framework using the OODA Loop—observe, orient, decide, act—to help you ...
Jeremy Keil explains the 5 RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) mistakes in Retirement and how to avoid them. A retiree recently called for help. It was their first year taking Required Minimum Distrib...
Retiring after age 65 changes the math and the priorities. You have fewer high-energy years, shorter tax planning windows, and RMDs much closer than most people realize. But you also often have higher...
FROM THE ARTICLE. From RMDs to longevity risk, these concepts shape how long your savings last. By David Hochman, AARP. Published January 13, 2026. Most of us have spent decades earning paychecks, jug...
Could a counterintuitive tax move today potentially lead to thousands in savings — or an unexpected tax trap tomorrow? In this episode, we discuss: Why some retirees intentionally harvest capital gain...
Jeremy Keil explains the top 3 tax efficient strategies for charitable giving in 2025. Most people give to charity because it’s meaningful to them — not because of the tax break. And that’s the right ...
Roth conversions can save thousands in taxes, but they can also trigger Medicare IRMAA surcharges that quietly add up to more than $5,000 a year. Most retirees never see it coming, because the rules f...