After declaring three weeks ago that obesity was a disease, the Internal Revenue Service determined last week that people are going to live longer. The first decision gave obese people a tax deduction ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s can become a major ...

Did you know that, in most cases, you must start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts each year once you reach age 73? IRS rules require that you take withdrawals ...

Are you going to be 73 years old (or older) at any point in 2025? If so, whether or not you need it -- or even want it -- you will be legally required to start taking money out of most types of ...

'I am comfortably retired, but the tax bill is considerable' "Recently, I've wondered if it makes sense to transfer the inherited IRA to a non-retirement account, take the tax and Medicare premium hit ...

Once you hit required minimum distributions age (73), how much control do you have over the timing, amount, and source of your distributions? Let’s examine each of the levers. Retirees exert some ...

At 73, you’ve reached a significant milestone, which is a result of a lifetime of hard work, planning, and perseverance. Congratulations! However, this particular birthday also comes with an essential ...