Mandatory annual withdrawals from most pre-tax retirement accounts starting at age 73. Roth IRAs (owner's) are exempt. Miss one and the penalty is brutal.
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A tax-advantaged account for education expenses. Contributions grow tax-free; qualified withdrawals are tax-free. Unused funds can now be rolled to a Roth IRA (up to $35K lifetime).
An investment account with no tax advantages but no withdrawal restrictions. Essential bridge for early retirees who need to fund expenses before 59½.
If your 401(k) plan allows after-tax contributions and in-service conversions, you can stuff up to ~$46K/year extra into Roth accounts. The holy grail for high-income FIRE seekers.
A dividend taxed at long-term capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20%) instead of ordinary income. Must meet holding-period requirements — most U.S. stock fund dividends qualify.
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