You may not have to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) if you're under 73, or if the account meets certain criteria.

Retirement accounts like the 401(k), 403(b), and traditional IRA are tax-deferred, meaning you get a tax break upfront (the ability to deduct contributions from your taxable income), but you must ...

Turning 73 in 2025: For the first year you're subject to RMDs only, you can wait until April 1 of the following years to take ...

Every year, around tax time, FINRA receives questions from investors about required minimum distributions, or RMDs. In a nutshell, an RMD is the amount you must take out of your traditional retirement ...

The market's recent rebound and current bullishness is giving some retirees good reason to make these withdrawals as soon as possible. James Brumley is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst ...

If the thought of paying taxes on your RMDs is stressing you out, consider these two options to save on taxes and anxiety.

The rules governing the inheritance of an individual retirement account (IRA) when the IRA owner dies are complicated, but ...

Discover how the IRS's Rule 72(t) lets you make penalty-free withdrawals from IRAs and other retirement accounts, including key calculations and examples.

Tax-deferred accounts such as traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans allow workers to delay paying taxes on qualified contributions. But the government must eventually get its due. Upon reaching a certain ...

One of the biggest advantages of investing in retirement accounts is the tax advantages. Contributions to an IRA or 401(k) are tax-deductible the year you make them. On top of that, any dividends or ...