Required Minimum Distributions
Keep up with the latest changes affecting required minimum distributions and how they affect your clients, including those tied to 401(k)s plans, IRAs and annuities, as well as the best RMD strategies.
December 23, 2024
The Most Confusing Inherited IRA Questions, AnsweredThe RMD rules vary depending on who inherits the account — and some beneficiaries have more options than others.
December 18, 2024
IRS Pushes Back Deadlines in Proposed RMD RegsThe move may affect some future Secure 2.0-related changes involving individual retirement annuities and other arrangements.
December 13, 2024
These Tax Policies Are Ripe for Change in 2025Professors Bloink and Byrnes dissect the realities of Trump's tax promises and some potential means of paying for them.
December 12, 2024
What 4% Rule? Morningstar Has a New NumberThe research firm adjusts its suggested fixed retirement withdrawal rate in its new State of Retirement Income report.
December 11, 2024
Year-End RMDs and the QCD Workaround StrategyQualified charitable distributions can help clients reduce tax liability, but there are pitfalls to avoid.
December 04, 2024
Ed Slott: Big Moves Clients Should Not Make Before Year-EndAmong Slott's suggestions: Stop telling clients to beef up their 401(k)s and IRAs.
November 21, 2024
Know These New Retirement Planning Rules for 2024 and BeyondNew Secure 2.0 rules affecting RMDs, catch-up contributions and more take effect in 2024 and 2025.
November 19, 2024
Orion-Schwab Integrations Include Direct RMD CalculationsThe firms unveiled enhanced functionality and workflows within Schwab Advisor Services.
November 13, 2024
No More Waivers: IRA Beneficiaries Must Take RMDs in 2025The IRS has been clear that additional taxpayer relief will not be forthcoming around these distributions.
November 06, 2024
What Clients Changing Jobs Should Know About Their 401(k)These clients have a decision to make on whether, and where, to move their retirement savings.