What are 5 common RMD mistakes to avoid?

Are you worried about making costly mistakes with your required minimum distributions (RMDs)? This podcast episode dives into five devastating RMD mistakes that could lead to thousands of dollars in penalties, highlighting the importance of understanding the rules surrounding these distributions. Ralph shares real-life stories of clients who faced significant financial repercussions due to oversights, such as failing to account for all retirement accounts or mishandling charitable contributions. With a compassionate approach, he offers guidance on how to avoid these pitfalls, emphasizing the value of creating a comprehensive inventory of your retirement accounts, seeking professional assistance, and planning ahead. Don’t miss this insightful discussion packed with practical advice and the key RMD mistakes to avoid to protect your hard-earned savings and navigate your distributions with confidence.

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Podcast Timestamps: 

00:00 Episode Overview

00:50 Listener’s Question: Barbara’s Worry About RMD Mistakes

03:34 Bible Verse: Proverbs 15:22 – The Importance of Seeking Counsel

04:46 Common RMD Mistake #1: Forgotten Accounts

06:41 Common RMD Mistake #2: The Charity Confusion Catastrophe

09:02 Common RMD Mistake #3: The Inheritance Incident

10:44 Common RMD Mistake #4: The Multiple Account Miscalculation

12:18 Common RMD Mistake #5: The Deadline Disaster

14:18 Call to Action

16:06 Action Steps to Avoid These Costly RMD Mistakes #1: Create a Complete Retirement Account Inventory

16:54 Action Step #2: Set Up Automated Distribution Systems

18:25 Action Step #3: Build Your Professional Support Team

19:19 Action Step #4: Create a Distribution Calendar

20:06 Action Step #5: Implement a Consolidation Strategy

20:54 Bonus Action Step: Review Your Investment Strategy

22:30 Closing

Takeaways:

• Create a complete inventory of all your retirement accounts to avoid penalties.
• Establish automated distribution systems to ensure timely required minimum distributions each year.
• Always get professional assistance when dealing with retirement account distributions and tax rules.
• Understand the specific rules for inherited IRAs to prevent costly mistakes and penalties.
• Set up reminders for important RMD deadlines to avoid procrastination and potential penalties.
• Consolidate multiple retirement accounts to simplify your RMD calculations and management.

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• https://www.askralphpodcast.com/tax-time-bomb/
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