EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 13 MIN
Taking RMDs In-Kind: What It Means and Who It Helps
from Financial Choices Matter · host Charles Scott
Most retirees take their required minimum distributions (RMDs) in cash without realizing there's another option that might offer more long-term value. In this episode, Charles highlights a lesser-known strategy: taking RMDs “in-kind” by moving stocks or mutual funds from a retirement account into a taxable account, without actually selling anything. It’s a tactical move that creates a new cost basis and may reduce future tax exposure. Tune in as we cover how the strategy works, how it compares to a Roth conversion in down markets, and who’s best positioned to use it. Plus more! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📊 When it means to take RMDs “in-kind” 💡 How an in-kind distribution sets a new cost basis for your stocks 📈 Inflation on general goods vs. healthcare over the last 20 years ❗ Variable annuities: what you need to ask before signing CONTACT ☎ Website: https://pelletoncapital.com/ Phone: 480-513-1830 Email: [email protected] Guide and Resources: https://pelletoncapital.com/ltc-resources YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PelletonCapitalManagement Schedule a discovery call with Charles: https://pelletoncapital.com/contact-us
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Most retirees take their required minimum distributions (RMDs) in cash without realizing there's another option that might offer more long-term value. In this episode, Charles highlights a lesser-known strategy: taking RMDs “in-kind” by moving stocks or mutual funds from a retirement account into a taxable account, without actually selling anything. It’s a tactical move that creates a new cost basis and may reduce future tax exposure. Tune in as we cover how the strategy works, how it compares to a Roth conversion in down markets, and who’s best positioned to use it. Plus more! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 📊 When it means to take RMDs “in-kind” 💡 How an in-kind distribution sets a new cost basis for your stocks 📈 Inflation on general goods vs. healthcare over the last 20 years ❗ Variable annuities: what you need to ask before signing CONTACT ☎ Website: https://pelletoncapital.com/ Phone: 480-513-1830Email: [email protected] and Resources: https://pelletoncapital.com/ltc-resources YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PelletonCapitalManagement Schedule a discovery call with Charles: https://pelletoncapital.com/contact-us
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