Will use QCD again, more so [View all]

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It is not just the the amount in the IRA account rose significantly, but that the denominator used to calculate RMD is lower.

We used to have the funds 50:50 stocks and bonds. After the 2016 elections we changed to 40:60 stocks and bonds. I thought that withdrawing from the stock fund would keep me in that ration, did not. I may have to transfer some

Yes, I suppose problems of "the wealthy." We are not wealthy, certainly not compared to most members of Congress, but we are comfortable enough to not need government assistance and contribute to worth causes and politicians.

Keeping my fingers crossed.