To calculate your required minimum distribution, simply divide the year-end value of your IRA or other applicable retirement account (such as a traditional 401(k)) by the distribution period value ...

An individual retirement account, more commonly referred to as an IRA, is a good place to save for your retirement. Once you reach a certain age, though, you'll have to start taking a minimum amount ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. The early months of the year are important for taxpayers ages 70½ and ...

If you are over 70 years old and have a traditional, SEP or SIMPLE IRA or a 401(k), 403(b) or 457 retirement plan, April 1st means more to you than watching out for practical jokers – or people ...

You might think retirement means freedom from financial rules. You've earned that money, right? It's sitting in your IRA or 401(k), growing nicely, and you'd rather leave it there to keep compounding.