What to Do with Your RMDs (and What to Avoid)

April 24, 2025
Retired couple reviewing required minimum distributions and tax planning documents on a laptop at home

Once you reach age 73, the IRS requires you to begin taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your tax-deferred retirement accounts.If you were born in 1960 or later, your RMD start age is 75. RMDs apply to: Traditional IRAs SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs (after retirement) 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and 457(b)s (unless you’re still working and…

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Don’t Fear Market Losses—Learn from Them

April 22, 2025
Man reviewing financial documents with a laptop showing a market downturn, symbolizing investment loss analysis and tax planning strategy.

Market losses are part of investing. They’re frustrating—but also useful. Every investor experiences them. What matters is how you respond. Don’t freeze. Reflect. Seeing your portfolio drop can lead to panic. But reacting emotionally often makes things worse. Ask yourself: Was your risk tolerance overestimated? Did you follow a plan—or invest based on hype? Is…

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