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Email to a FriendWhat is retirement age for a 401k?
I was just wondering at what age I need to start withdrawing funds from my 401k and do I face a penalty if I don’t withdraw money by a certain age?
By David I. Strunc, CRPC - Sunrise Wealth Advisors, Inc.
Answered about 2 years ago
Retirement age in which you will not be charged the 10% early distribution penalty is 591/2, but there are some exceptions with rule 72T. You may also take loans out without the 10% penalty in some plans. All 401k plans and IRA’s where will force you to start taking your RMD’s (required minimum distributions) at age 70 1/2. You can check our more on this at www.irs.gov.
