Episode
What Are the Best Strategies for Reducing RMDs?
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- Retirement Answers
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 1627
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Summary
Are you worried that required minimum distributions (RMDs) could force unnecessary taxable income and shrink your hard-earned retirement savings? In this episode of Retirement Answers, Jacob Duke explains when RMDs become a real problem, offers a quick rule of thumb based on how much you hold in tax-deferred accounts, and walks through five ways to reduce future RMDs. 👉 Book a call with me: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/get-started ✅ Get your Important Numbers 2025 PDF here: https://www.rivertreewealth.com/2025-important-numbers Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.rivertreewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobduke Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast. DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only. 00:00 Retirement Rule Frustrations 00:51 When RMDs Become a Problem 03:10 Gap Years Tax Planning 03:33 Asset Location Strategy 08:40 Roth Conversions Explained 13:32 Delay Social Security Benefits 18:40 QCDs for Charitable Giving 21:22 Spend More Before RMDs 25:40 Wrap Up