I’m in my first year of required minimum distributions of $36,000, which is causing me to be taxed on my $33,000 in Social Security benefits. What is a good strategy to reduce my RMDs below $25,000 so my Social Security benefits do not become taxable? Would taking a lump sum from my pre-tax IRA and […] The post Ask an Advisor: How Do I Reduce My RMD to Just $25k So My Social Security Isn’t Taxed? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.

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I retired in 2022 at 62 years old. I have a $2,900 monthly pension and draw $1,900 per month in Social Security. I have $520,000 in my 401(k) and $24,000 in an IRA. I currently move $10,000 from my 401(k) to my IRA every time it increases $10,000 in value. Is it wise to do […] The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Already Retired But I've Been Converting $10k at a Time From My 401(k) to an IRA. Is This Wise? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.