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A Simple RMD Mistake That Can Cost Retirees Thousands
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Do you know exactly what your required minimum distribution should be? Did you take more than you had to last year? If you need extra cash, there could be a better place to get it.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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Should You Take an Extra Big RMD This Year?
required minimum distributions (RMDs) Sometimes only taking the minimum IRA distribution can be a costly mistake. When deciding how much to withdraw this year, you need to consider the big picture. For some people, it makes sense to go big.
By Mike Palmer, CFP • Published
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Roth IRA Basics: 11 Things You Must Know
Financial Planning A Roth IRA can be a great way to save for retirement since the accounts have no required minimum distributions and you withdraw the money tax-free.
By Jackie Stewart • Last updated
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The Basics of Required Minimum Distributions: 12 Things You Must Know About RMDs
Financial Planning Retirement savers who are 72 must start withdrawing funds from tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Here’s what you need to know about required minimum distributions and how to minimize your tax bill.
By Jackie Stewart • Last updated
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Traditional IRA Basics: 10 Things You Must Know
Basics A traditional IRA can be a powerful retirement-savings tool but you need to understand contribution limits, RMDs, rules for beneficiaries under the SECURE Act and more.
By Jackie Stewart • Last updated
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An RMD Deadline is Looming – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks
required minimum distributions (RMDs) If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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The Best American Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
mutual funds American Funds has 13 actively managed mutual funds among the 100 most popular 401(k) offerings. We look at the best American Funds in that group … as well as some of the laggards.
By Nellie S. Huang • Published
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The Best T. Rowe Price Funds for 401(k) Retirement Savers
Kiplinger's Investing Outlook A dozen T. Rowe Price mutual funds enjoy a place among the nation's most popular 401(k) retirement products. Find out which ones are worth your investment dollars.
By Nellie S. Huang • Published
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Boost Your Retirement Savings for 2021, 2022
Financial Planning The time is now to maximize contributions. Also, if you’ve got required minimum or charitable distributions to make, that deadline is coming up.
By Lisa Gerstner • Last updated