After a certain age, holders of retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are required to start making mandatory withdrawals, known as Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).

One of the most common mistakes is failing to understand the fundamental differences between the two types of IRAs. In a ...

Understand the consequences of withdrawing money from a 401(k) or IRA retirement account for emergencies and create a plan to ...

The market's recent rebound and current bullishness is giving some retirees good reason to make these withdrawals as soon as ...

A required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount of money you must withdraw from your retirement plans annually ...

Recent market swings due to tariffs have unsettled investors, including IRA owners, though conditions have stabilized ...

RMDs: Beginning at age73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later), you must begin taking RMDs from your 401 (k), even if you ...

Not taking your RMD could subject you to severe tax penalties. Here’s what could happen if you don’t take it, and what to do ...

Your IRA's custodian or brokerage firm can help you determine your required distribution, although you don't necessarily have to take an RMD from every IRA you may own.

Forgetting to take your first RMD by April 1 in the year after you turn 73 can result in a significant tax penalty. “If you ...

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Roth IRA minimum distribution rules, how they compare to other IRAs and how to plan smart for the future.