This doesn't have the latest pandemic rules for RMDs (allowing some but not all people to wait to take them in the year after they turn 72--the IRS website actually is fairly clear on the details), but it was a good reference to review all the kinds of qualified plans and the separate rules for Roth IRAs, both in terms of avoiding extra taxes when withdrawing from them, and also in terms of estate planning. ( )

Each chapter can be read any time you need more information or you can read the whole book to gain a detail review of the different types of retirement plans. This is one of the things I like best about NOLO books; you don’t need to read them cover to cover to gain useful knowledge. I got this book from LibraryThing as part of their book give away. ( )

This book is chocked full of information for anyone starting a retirement plan all the way through the distribution of that plan. It answers all kinds of question and shows you how to calculation taxes, distributions etc..It is a valuablel asset for the retirement investor. ( )

What I liked about this book is that each in the beginning of each chapter chapter is a section entitled "Who should read chapter __". This great since you can read what you desire and skip area that do not apply to you or your family. I found that this book reminded me of a Dummies book, without the yellow cover and funky print. I did find the contents to be helpful and informative. With headings such as, skip ahead, tips, caution, helpful terms and resources. ( )

This book does exactly what it says in the title--offers clear explanations of how one can withdraw money from various types of retirement accounts: how taxes are assessed, what penalties are incurred and under what circumstances, and so on. As an individual reading this book in order to gain information on a subject of which I know precious little, I can't compare its merits to other similar offerings, but I can say that it takes a difficult subject and presents it in a concise, easy-to-understand fashion. It's definitely a good place to start for anyone hoping to get a better understanding of the subject.