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.
February 28, 2024
Here's What's Sparking a Surge in 401(k) MillionairesAverage 401(k) balances are rising for a number of reasons, Fidelity finds.
February 08, 2024
How to Opt Out of Inheriting an IRABeneficiaries seeking to avoid gift and income tax consequences can execute a "qualified disclaimer" to decline the inheritance.
February 06, 2024
When Clients Are Laid Off, How to Ease the Sting: Advisors' AdviceAdvisors helping clients through low moments can set themselves up to retain business when good times return.
January 25, 2024
The Pros and Cons of 3 Retirement Spending PlansEach of these flexible strategies has its own virtues and drawbacks, Morningstar researchers say.
January 22, 2024
Medicare's IRMAA: Avoiding Post-Retirement Sticker ShockFor some retiring clients, avoiding the surcharge could be as simple as filling out a form.
January 04, 2024
Ed Slott: Expect Higher RMDs in 2024. Here's Why.Warn clients now or they could be in for a shock at year-end, Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 20, 2023
RMDs: Everything Advisors Need to Tell Clients NowThe IRS explains who must take RMDs, distributions from inherited IRAs and other recent changes.
December 20, 2023
Can You Ace This Charity Quiz?Test your knowledge on how clients can manage RMDs, rebalance portfolios and more while doing good.
December 12, 2023
10 Ways You Save Your Clients MoneyMany people associate investing with stock picking, but good advisors do so much more.
December 11, 2023
This Overlooked Secure Act Change Makes Roth 401(k)s More AttractiveThe law removed the lifetime RMD requirements from these accounts starting in 2024.