New Year Retirement Tips

As the New Year begins, here are key retirement actions to review and consider now.
New Year Retirement Tips
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Ringing in the new year is a time for celebration with loved ones and for reflecting. But before you raise your glass to the ball drop, it may be a good time to start thinking about some new year retirement moves you can make to keep you on the right path. So let’s take a look at some of your options.

Don’t Forget About RMDs

Depending on your age, you may need to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) if you have a traditional IRA or 401(k).

RMDs are annual withdrawals you must take from these accounts starting the year you turn age 73. You have until April 1 of the year you turn 73 to take your first RMD, and subsequent RMDs must be taken by Dec. 31 each year.

Javier Simon
Javier Simon
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Javier Simon is a freelance personal finance writer for The Epoch Times. He specializes in retirement planning, investing, taxes, fintech, financial products and more. His work has been featured by major publications including Fox Business, The Motley Fool, NerdWallet, and Money Magazine.