If you’re saving for retirement or just trying to make the most of your retirement accounts, you might be wondering: Do Roth IRAs have RMDs? It’s a great question — and the answer is a big reason why ...

Oh boy! Did I get your attention? You say, “But Kelly! I thought all Roth IRA distributions were tax free!” I say, “Not so fast, Sparky.” This is embarrassing. I used to think like you. Then I got my ...

There are two 5-year rules: One for contributions and the other for conversions. A subset of rules exists, based on your age. It’s important to know which qualified expenses allow you to withdraw ...

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 ...