3 Retirement Steps to Take in Your 60s to Avoid Huge RMDs in Your 70s
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Most retirees depend on sources beyond Social Security benefits, which average $1,976 monthly for individuals and $3,089 for couples. Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) become essential after age 73 to ensure taxes on retirement accounts are eventually paid. Calculated by dividing account balance by life expectancy, RMDs help retirees manage income. It's beneficial to plan finances in advance to lessen tax burdens. Using a skilled financial planner can provide tailored strategies for effective RMD management and tax savings, crucial for impending retirees aiming for a sustainable retirement.
The average retired Social Security recipient collects $1,976 monthly, while couples receive $3,089, highlighting the need for additional income sources post-retirement.
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amounts retirees must withdraw from certain retirement accounts to ensure tax obligations are met.
It's crucial for retirees to plan their finances in their 60s to reduce taxes upon reaching their 70s, particularly in relation to RMDs.
RMDs are calculated by dividing the previous year's end account balance by a life expectancy factor, which varies for each individual.
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