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Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full Year

July 13, 2026

Turning 73 brings an important retirement decision: when to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD). Waiting until April 1 of the following year may seem convenient, but it can result in two RMDs landing in the same tax year, potentially increasing your income and triggering higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA.

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire. Ever.

August 13, 2018

The “in thing” now for retirement is to do it early. But it might not be as green as you think. So if want to work until your 70s, 80s or even 90s, here's why not to feel pressure to get on the retirement bandwagon. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Senior Confidence May Be The Biggest Financial Risk In Retirement

January 26, 2015

Seniors lose ability to sort out financial decisions but hold on to the confidence they can get it right. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

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Four Popular Tax Credits Could Soon Carry A New Refund RequirementAugust 24, 2026 - 7:11 pm
The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed an eligibility test affecting four widely used individual tax credits. The change would apply only when a credit produces money beyond the taxpayer’s federal income tax liability—and one filing detail could determine whether that additional amount is paid.
Moving Retirement Money Could Soon Get Easier Under New IRS GuidanceAugust 17, 2026 - 5:36 pm
The IRS is proposing a more standardized way to move retirement savings between employer-sponsored plans and IRAs, potentially reducing paperwork and uncertainty for workers changing jobs or consolidating accounts. But one important element of the new rollover process could make a meaningful difference for plan participants and administrators.
Expanded Paid-Leave Tax Credit Gives Employers More Ways To QualifyAugust 10, 2026 - 6:07 pm
New IRS guidance explains how businesses can benefit from the permanently expanded federal tax credit for paid family and medical leave, including broader employee eligibility and a new insurance-premium option.
IRS Introduces Automatic Penalty Relief For Taxpayers With Strong Filing HistoriesAugust 3, 2026 - 5:12 pm
A new IRS program will automatically prevent certain filing and payment penalties for taxpayers with a record of meeting their obligations—eliminating the need to request relief in many cases.
IRS Eyes Charitable Donation Abuse In New Audits, Tax Pros SayJuly 27, 2026 - 9:03 pm
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Nine Reasons The IRS Could Take Your Tax RefundJuly 20, 2026 - 6:56 pm
A tax refund isn’t always guaranteed to reach your bank account. Here’s a list of reasons why the IRS may legally withhold or offset your refund—and what you can do if it happens.
Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full YearJuly 13, 2026 - 6:02 pm
Turning 73 brings an important retirement decision: when to take your first required minimum distribution (RMD). Waiting until April 1 of the following year may seem convenient, but it can result in two RMDs landing in the same tax year, potentially increasing your income and triggering higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA.
Trump Account vs 529: Which Is More Beneficial For Children?July 6, 2026 - 6:41 pm
While the new newborn investment program known as Trump Accounts provides another savings option, financial experts caution it should not be viewed as a replacement for a 529 college savings plan designed to help save for education. Experts say the two accounts can complement each other rather than compete.

Tag Archive for: senior finances

Your First Required IRA Withdrawal At 73 Can Push You Past The IRMAA Cliff For A Full Year

Three Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire. Ever.

Senior Confidence May Be The Biggest Financial Risk In Retirement

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