Year End Planning: RMD Rules for IRAs & Inherited IRAs

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Retirement Answer Man

Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, RMA, CPWA®

631 episodes

6 days ago

A top retirement podcast. Roger Whitney, CFP®, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, guides you on how to actually do retirement well financially and personally. This retirement podcast isn't afraid to talk about the softer side of retirement. It will teach you how to retire with confidence. Two-time PLUTUS winner for best retirement podcast / blog and the 2019 winner for best financial planner blog. This retirement podcast covers how to create a paycheck, medicare, healthcare, Social Security, tax management in retirement as well as retirement travel and other non-financial issues you'll need to address to rock retirement. Retirement isn’t an age OR a financial number. It’s finding that balance between living well today and feeling confident about your retirement. It’s about gaining more freedom to pursue the life you want. Join the rock retirement community at www.rogerwhitney.com

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Year End Planning: RMD Rules for IRAs & Inherited IRAs

Retirement Answer Man

40 minutes

3 weeks ago

Year End Planning: RMD Rules for IRAs & Inherited IRAs

In this episode, Roger Whitney walks listeners through the complexities of inherited IRAs, highlighting the impact of the SECURE Act of 2019 and clarifying the distinctions between eligible and non-eligible designated beneficiaries. He explains how these classifications affect withdrawals and tax planning, making the rules easy to understand. Roger also answers listener questions on topics like retirement team selection and funding health insurance with HSA accounts. Beyond the numbers, he shares practical strategies for creating more meaningful holiday conversations, drawing on real-life examples to show how curiosity and intentionality can help you connect more deeply with the people you care about.

OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

(00:00) This show is dedicated to helping you rock retirement.
(00:30) In today’s episode, Roger Whitney covers the rules around inherited IRAs, explores ways to foster deeper and more meaningful conversations during the holidays and beyond, and answers listener questions.

RETIREMENT TOOLKIT

(01:00) Today in the Retirement Toolkit we're going to talk about the rules around inherited IRAs.
(02:40) Differences between eligible and non-eligible designated beneficiaries for inherited IRAs are explained.
(14:32) Roger talks about ROTH IRAs and how they work.

RETIREMENT LIFE LAB

(16:04) Roger explains how approaching conversations with curiosity and intentionality, especially with older family members or those with different interests, can create more meaningful and enriching interactions.

LISTENER QUESTIONS

(25:37) Ira asks what to ask a financial advisor’s team to understand their retirement planning services and team longevity.
(37:02) Mary Jane asks if she can use Health Savings Account funds tax-free to pay for private health insurance premiums before Medicare eligibility.

SMART SPRINT

(38:42) In the next week, approach holiday or New Year’s gatherings with curiosity by asking questions and engaging with people you don’t see often to create more meaningful interactions.

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