Failing to take your required minimum distribution (RMD) could cost you more than expected. There's a 25% penalty assessed for missed RMDs. Automate your withdrawals to avoid that hit. If you have ...

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Required minimum distributions (RMDs) on tax-deferred retirement accounts begin at age 73 for those born between 1951 and 1959. RMDs must generally be completed by Dec. 31; the only exception is the ...

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Many older adults and retirees are concerned about when to start taking required minimum distributions (RMDs). (RMDs are the minimum amount of money that must be withdrawn from certain retirement plan ...