An individual retirement account owner aged 70 ½ or more may be able to withdraw money from the account tax-free and use it to support favorite causes with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

For retirees staring at a looming tax bill from required minimum distributions, there is a little-used maneuver that can ...

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a largely unknown tool among retirees. But now, as a convergence of rule changes and marketing efforts shines a spotlight on the often overlooked ...

There are several great ways retirees can use their investment portfolios to give to charity. One of which is taking a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA account, or “QCD” for short. As the ...

Q. In a recent column, you indicated that I could use the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) option at 70 1/2. I am confused. I thought I did not have to take required minimum distributions (RMDs ...

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) can reduce your tax bill and Medicare costs in retirement. Here's how this underused IRS benefit makes a difference.

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 ...

Dear Liz: Please have another go with respect to answering a recent question about making qualified charitable distributions from an IRA using a debit card, which is something we have also wondered ...