Don't be late taking your RMD, because the penalty is surprisingly large.

A critical part of an overall financial plan, regardless of age, is having goals for how you will live and spend in the short and long term and managing the assets you have accumulated to fund those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Approaching retirement can feel uncertain with many questions arising, like how you’ll spend your now open-ended free time and how ...

I have always said that asset accumulation is easy but the true difficulty is in asset distribution. There is no single plan that is right for everyone. Perhaps the best-known distribution plan is the ...

You have to start taking required minimum distributions once you turn 73. You don't have to spend your RMD; you can reinvest it or give it to charity. Using these strategies can help you get more bang ...

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The FIRE movement involves saving aggressively so you can retire much earlier than normal. It often involves setting aside at least half your paychecks for retirement. This isn't a viable strategy for ...

Many Vanguard clients in their 70s and above missed required minimum distributions from retirement accounts in 2024. Missing RMDs can lead to tax penalties of between 10% and 25% the required amount.

Saving for retirement in an IRA or 401(k) comes with a big advantage. Any contributions you make are tax deductible in the year you make them. On top of that, you don't pay any taxes on your ...

Determining how you’ll receive income in your golden years is the pinnacle to securing financial stability. Annuities and CDs are investment vehicles that can help you achieve this. However, depending ...