Inheriting a retirement account is supposed to feel like security, not a tax trap. Yet the current inherited IRA regime can ...

If you inherited an IRA from someone who died in 2019 or earlier, you're probably confused about the rules. You're ...

Navigating inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) has become increasingly challenging for beneficiaries. Recent legislative changes and regulatory updates have introduced new and important ...

Inheriting an IRA from someone who was not your spouse can feel like a financial gift — until you meet the maze of rules with ...

Few people would complain about receiving an inheritance, including one in the form of an IRA. However, if you do inherit the retirement plan of a loved one, there are some rules you have to follow ...

Starting in 2025, certain heirs with inherited individual retirement accounts must take yearly required withdrawals or face a penalty. But some non-spousal beneficiaries should consider taking ...

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be ...

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be ...

I’m sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs are one of the most confusing things that most people will have to deal with. That's partially ...

The rules for inherited IRAs can be complicated. Generally, you need to withdraw the account balance in 10 years. You also need to be mindful of required minimum distributions. Losing a parent can be ...

Dear Liz: I inherited my mother’s Roth IRA when she died in 2015 and have been taking yearly required minimum distributions based on my age. My spouse is my primary beneficiary on this inherited Roth ...

My father passed away in 2016 at the age of 67 and my mother inherited his traditional IRA. She is treating it as her own. He had not started any RMDs prior to his death. A few statements in the ...