You can inherit an IRA tax-free, but you could be hit with a tax penalty if you don't follow the rules for distributions ...

Understanding these rules will help your heirs squeeze the most out of their inheritance.

Few people would complain about receiving an inheritance, including one in the form of an IRA. However, if you do inherit the retirement plan of a loved one, there are some rules you have to follow ...

In a recent monthly column, Ed Slott reviewed the options of a young widow who is the beneficiary of an IRA. Following is a summary of the two main options available to a widow in this position. The ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough. Having to navigate the complexities of inherited retirement accounts can add to that stress. But understanding your options can help you avoid a ...

Every week, Allworth Financial’s Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, CFP ®, answer your questions. If you, a friend, or someone in your family has a money issue or problem, feel free to send those questions ...

Inherited IRAs and spousal IRAs are two different types of accounts that you can use for retirement planning. An inherited IRA is created when someone inherits that account, often from a non-spouse. A ...

Whether you need to take RMDs from an inherited IRA depends on whether the deceased person had begun them. I think I speak ...

Few people would complain about receiving an inheritance, including one in the form of an IRA. However, there are some rules that you’ll have to follow if you inherit an IRA, and they may create some ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough. Having to navigate the complexities of inherited retirement accounts can add to that stress. But understanding your options can help you avoid a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. D.R. in Green Township: I lost my husband last year. He had an IRA that I got. Haven't wanted to deal with it until now, so can ...