At first, the increases tend to be modest. At age 73, the typical RMD is 3.77% of the account balance at the end of the prior year. By age 80 the percentage is still under 5%. However, the percentage ...

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When it comes to building wealth, the ultra-wealthy aren’t just saving money — they’re strategically maximizing every financial tool at their disposal. One of their favorite vehicles? The Roth IRA.

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In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates, a trend that lasted until mid-2023. Rates reached a high-water mark of 5.25% to 5.5%. In late 2024, the rates began to ...