The death of a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of inherited accounts.

If you have just inherited a Roth IRA from your parent, spouse, or non-spouse, here are the rules for taxes and beneficiaries you need to know.

Dear Liz: I inherited my mother’s Roth IRA when she died in 2015 and have been taking yearly required minimum distributions based on my age. My spouse is my primary beneficiary on this inherited Roth ...

Inheriting an IRA from someone who was not your spouse can feel like a financial gift — until you meet the maze of rules with ...

An inherited individual retirement account (IRA) is a potential financial windfall that may create new opportunities to achieve your financial goals. If you are a beneficiary currently or expect to be ...

Dear Liz: I inherited my mother’s Roth IRA when she died in 2015 and have been taking yearly required minimum distributions based on my age. My spouse is my primary beneficiary on this inherited Roth ...

I’m sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs are one of the most confusing things that most people will have to deal with. That's partially ...

Losing a spouse is an incredibly difficult experience as it is. Untangling their finances after they die only adds to the strain — particularly when it comes to retirement accounts. Imagine Stan, a 70 ...

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 ...