Retirees should understand how required minimum distributions (RMD) are calculated.

Strategies for minimizing required minimum distributions may include a combination of withdrawals and conversions to Roth ...

You should be putting money into your 401(k) or IRA. And, on the surface, this is good advice. You want to have a generous ...

A Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount of money the IRS mandates you must withdraw annually from a tax-deferred retirement account like a traditional IRA. The purpose behind RMDs ...

If you've saved $250,000 for retirement, the IRS gets a say in how much you withdraw — whether you're ready or not.

You can inherit an IRA tax-free, but you could be hit with a tax penalty if you don't follow the rules for distributions ...

Contributing more than allowed in any given year can lead to a penalty on the overage. Failure to follow rollover rules can also result in a penalty and taxes due on the entire amount. Forgetting to ...