Solution: Don’t Stash All of Your Savings in a 401k
The best way to avoid having to take required minimum distributions that you don’t need is to save in different types of accounts rather than just a 401k or IRA, Geary said. For example, you could stash some of your savings in a Roth IRA, which isn’t subject to required minimum distributions. If you have a Roth 401k, you could convert it to a Roth IRA when you retire, Geary said.