required minimum distributions (RMDs)
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Rattled by RMDs? Look No FurtherThe rules for required minimum distributions (RMDs) have changed in recent years, so here's what to know as the end of the year (and a tax deadline) approaches.
By Pam Krueger
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Five December 31 Tax Deadlines for RetireesThe end of the year will be here before you know it, so it might be a good idea to start thinking soon about what you need to do for taxes before it arrives.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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Three Strategies to Cut Your Taxes in RetirementAll that money in your tax-deferred retirement accounts? Uncle Sam is going to want his cut, so here's how to prepare for that.
By Michael Miller
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Don't Wait: Make Your Year-End Money Moves NowNow is a great time to minimize your upcoming tax bills, get your RMDs in order and make sure your investments are on track for a prosperous new year.
By Nico Pesci
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Three Key Facts to Know About Your RMDsIf any of your retirement savings are in a tax-deferred account, then you will face required minimum distributions (RMDs). Not having a strategy could prove costly.
By Kevin Divecha, CRFA
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The Best Way to Defer RMDs (and Their Tax Bills): QLACsConcerned about RMDs? Worried about outliving your retirement savings? A qualified longevity annuity contract defers some RMDs and guarantees lifetime income.
By Ken Nuss
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These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for RetirementThese important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement.
By Erik Bowman, RICP, NSSA
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How to Optimize Your RMDs in RetirementNo matter where you are in your financial journey, many options are available, including eliminating RMDs altogether through Roth conversions.
By Isaac Morris
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If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Should Start NowAdding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
