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"Consolidation really pays off at distribution time."

When age 70 1/2 rolls around, you must start taking at least a minimum distribution from your tax-deferred accounts (for example, employer-sponsored plans and IRAs). So, let’s say you never consolidated your two IRAs, and accounts at three former employers. Every year, you’ll need to round up your five account statements, do the minimum-distribution math on each account, decide how much you want to take, and get the wheels in motion for the distribution. Sounds like a lot of work. OR, if you have just one account – lucky you – you can just do the math once. Whew! If you haven’t given serious thought to consolidating and you’re nearing 70 1/2, click for easy how-to.




"Already receiving minimum distributions but don’t need the money yet?"

A few fortunate retirees find their current income is just right without the added boost of plan distributions. If that’s you, consider a bond or CD ladder, where you buy investments with your distributions that are systematically scheduled to mature at regular quarterly or annual intervals some time in the future. No near-future needs for the money? That’s the best position of all. You may want to invest for long-term gain in stocks or a stock mutual fund. These investments have more risk but have the potential to pay more over the long haul.



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