Required Minimum Distributions

What's the difference between a 401(k) and a 403(b)? Find out when the 403(b) might work for you.

Don’t get caught flat-footed when it comes to year-end tax and investing moves.

Two COVID-19 stimulus bills plus new tax deductions make the 2020 tax year different. Understand these changes and how they impact your income tax before you file.

SECURE Act 2.0 is now law. With dozens of new provisions, many Americans will get to invest longer for retirement, put away more money, and take advantage of the biggest changes in years for their employer-sponsored 401(k) plans.

If you've frequently changed jobs, you may have forgotten about your 401(k) funds. Read these choices to determine what to do with an old 401(k) held with a former employer.

The SECURE Act is included in the appropriations bill just passed by Congress. Here’s what you need to know about the changes coming to retirement.

The SIMPLE IRA can be an inexpensive retirement savings tool that employers may choose for their workers and themselves as well.

Planning a year-end charitable contribution? Learn about the charitable donations tax deduction and tax code changes for 2022.

It’s a good idea to review tax-planning strategies at the end of the year. Some strategies can even help reduce the tax burden or give yourself a larger refund.

Learn the rules, benefits, and limitations around IRA tax deductions. What are the different types of IRAs, and how can you choose the right one for you?

It’s important to know how tax rules differ in retirement, when your income is typically lower.

Inherited IRA? Here’s what you need to know about making the most of that money.

With the stretch IRA gone thanks to the SECURE Act, it might be time to revisit your estate plan. If you have money in a traditional IRA, you might consider a Roth IRA conversion.

It's important to understand the inherited IRA rules with the latest SECURE Act change of eliminating the "stretch IRA" for most nonspouse beneficiaries. Here's how to navigate these rules.

Stuck with an RMD? You don’t have to take it in cash. Here’s what you need to know about in-kind distributions from your IRA to your brokerage account.

Learn about contributions, early withdrawal penalties, and distributions to help you avoid paying taxes on your IRA and 401(k) retirement funds.

New RMD rules require withdrawing funds from your IRA and 401(k) at 72. If you don’t take the required minimum distribution, you could face a tax penalty.

Financial Literacy Month is a good time to think about your financial wellness. Have you set goals, and are you on track to get there?

How might the CARES Act impact your retirement accounts? Here’s what you need to know about tax and retirement relief in the time of the coronavirus.

In an ideal world, you’d never need to sell any portion of your portfolio for cash, but sometimes you may have to. Here are some things to consider when selling stocks in an emergency.

Even if you got a late start on saving for retirement, there are ways to catch up on contributions to your 401(k) or IRA to have better chances of a successful life after work.

If you’re turning 72 years old and have assets in a traditional IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), you’re subject to required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here are some things to know.

Retirement tax planning can help prevent taxes from chewing up retirement savings. Consider these retirement tax planning strategies, including required minimum distributions, to help protect your retirement income.

Seniors are returning to the classroom to continue their education and skills for a more fulfilling and meaningful retirement.

Baby boomers will soon start to enter retirement, and with life expectancy extending, there will be many volatile factors to consider for your own retirement.

Learn how Social Security works and how to maximize your benefits and retirement income.

How can maxing your IRA contributions help you in the coming tax season?

As the year winds down, it’s time to assess your retirement accounts, look at your retirement plan and determine if you should make an annual contribution.

You've worked hard to save for retirement, so now it's important to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Inherited IRAs may be simple exchanges for spouses, but require a little more work for those family members and friends who aren’t.

Use the final months of the year for retirement account tune-ups, including automated steps that can help you avoid penalty risk.

Before getting settled into your new job, think about what to do with your 401(k). Should you leave it alone, join a new plan, or roll over to an IRA?

After years of contributing to your IRA, making withdrawals can take some getting used to. We’ve gathered some possible alternatives to help you manage your mandatory withdrawals.

Working in retirement can stretch your budget and your mind. But there are tax, IRA withdrawal, and Social Security benefits to consider.