It’s important for heirs to consider how a windfall might be used to strengthen their finances now and over the long term.
Here are answers to some key questions about required minimum distributions.
Unlike retirement accounts, there are no federal contribution limits for variable annuities, and the investment gains won’t be taxed until they are withdrawn.
Most broad stock funds contain real estate investment trusts (REITs), but for a more strategic approach, investors can choose from a variety of REIT funds and individual REITs.