Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the government's way of collecting taxes on money that was contributed tax-free.

At some point, RMDs become a way of life. Your best bet is to understand what they mean to you and your finances.

Required minimum distribution rules are shifting again, and anyone with a traditional IRA or employer plan needs to understand the latest changes before 2025 ends to avoid painful penalties and ...

Failure to make your full RMD withdrawal can result in a 25% penalty tax. Missing a withdrawal due date is an easy way to be hit with a bigger tax bill. Making a qualified charitable distribution can ...

Most Americans 73 and older won't have to worry too much about required minimum distributions (RMDs) again for a while. They have nearly 11 months left to take their 2025 distribution. But those who ...