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Do I Have to Take an RMD Before Rolling Over My 401(k) Distribution?
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Here’s one question that keeps coming up: If I retire in the year when I turn 73 (or older) and want to directly roll over my 401(k) funds to an IRA, do I have to first take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from my 401(k)?...
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Non-Spouse Beneficiaries and Inherited IRAs: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst QUESTION: Am I correct that a non-spouse Roth IRA beneficiary does NOT have a yearly required minimum distribution (RMD) over the 10-year period? Ken ANSWER: Ken, You are correct. Non-spouse beneficiaries of Roth IRAs that are...
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Why You Should Take Your 2025 RMD Now
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education The deadline for most retirement account owners to take their 2025 required minimum distribution (RMD) is December 31, 2025. However, there are good reasons why you should take your RMD now instead of...
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Inherited IRAs – Bankruptcy Protection?
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst Just over 10 years ago, in June 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously, 9-0, that inherited IRAs are NOT protected in bankruptcy under federal law. The primary issue before the Court was whether an inherited IRA is a...
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RMDS FOR ANNUITIES AND SPOUSAL BENEFICIARY RULES: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Question: I have an IRA holding an immediate annuity as well as other IRAs. With the passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, l understand that I may be able to apply my monthly annuity payments against my RMD requirement for all of my IRAs....
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What Are My Contribution Limits If I Participate in Two Company Savings Plans?
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst You probably know there’s a limit on the amount of pre-tax and Roth contributions you can make to your company savings plan each year. The 2025 elective deferral limit is $23,500 for 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans and is either...
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Are HSAs Going Roth?
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education Many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. There are currently a number of proposals in the works in Congress to extend these tax cuts. A serious hurdle is how...
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Rollovers and Inherited IRAs: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education Question: I have a large non-qualified 457 deferred compensation plan and I am required to take distributions. I am looking to minimize taxes. Can I roll over these funds to an IRA? Answer: Unfortunately,...
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529-to-Roth IRA: False Alarm
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst When the “check engine” light comes on in a vehicle, most people are rightfully concerned that something is wrong. When a fire alarm blares through a building, it is wise to take stock of your surroundings. And when a member...
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Do I Have to Take an RMD Before Rolling Over My 401(k) Distribution?
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Here’s one question that keeps coming up: If I retire in the year when I turn 73 (or older) and want to directly roll over my 401(k) funds to an IRA, do I have to first take a required minimum distribution (RMD) from my 401(k)?...
Non-Spouse Beneficiaries and Inherited IRAs: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst QUESTION: Am I correct that a non-spouse Roth IRA beneficiary does NOT have a yearly required minimum distribution (RMD) over the 10-year period? Ken ANSWER: Ken, You are correct. Non-spouse beneficiaries of Roth IRAs that are...
Why You Should Take Your 2025 RMD Now
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education The deadline for most retirement account owners to take their 2025 required minimum distribution (RMD) is December 31, 2025. However, there are good reasons why you should take your RMD now instead of...
Inherited IRAs – Bankruptcy Protection?
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst Just over 10 years ago, in June 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously, 9-0, that inherited IRAs are NOT protected in bankruptcy under federal law. The primary issue before the Court was whether an inherited IRA is a...
RMDS FOR ANNUITIES AND SPOUSAL BENEFICIARY RULES: TODAY’S SLOTT REPORT MAILBAG
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Question: I have an IRA holding an immediate annuity as well as other IRAs. With the passage of the SECURE 2.0 Act, l understand that I may be able to apply my monthly annuity payments against my RMD requirement for all of my IRAs....
What Are My Contribution Limits If I Participate in Two Company Savings Plans?
By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst You probably know there’s a limit on the amount of pre-tax and Roth contributions you can make to your company savings plan each year. The 2025 elective deferral limit is $23,500 for 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b) plans and is either...
Are HSAs Going Roth?
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education Many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are scheduled to expire at the end of 2025. There are currently a number of proposals in the works in Congress to extend these tax cuts. A serious hurdle is how...
Rollovers and Inherited IRAs: Today’s Slott Report Mailbag
By Sarah Brenner, JD Director of Retirement Education Question: I have a large non-qualified 457 deferred compensation plan and I am required to take distributions. I am looking to minimize taxes. Can I roll over these funds to an IRA? Answer: Unfortunately,...
529-to-Roth IRA: False Alarm
By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst When the “check engine” light comes on in a vehicle, most people are rightfully concerned that something is wrong. When a fire alarm blares through a building, it is wise to take stock of your surroundings. And when a member...
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