One of the newest blood thinners on the market, doctors prescribe Eliquis to prevent blood clots and strokes. Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer tout their drug as one of the safest available, but clinical trials involved several flaws, leading some experts to believe the results are unsubstantiated.
Charitable Donation Option for IRAs Qualified charitable distributions give traditional IRA owners the opportunity to give their required minimum distribution directly to a qualified charity so that they do not have to include the income on their income tax return. To be eligible, you must be at least 70 1/2 years old and must get a receipt from the receiving charity.
IRA Withdrawals: RMDs for Age 70Â½ & Over Once you reach age 70Â½, you are required by the IRS to take annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts. You need to calculate your RMD for each IRA separately, but you have the flexibility take your total RMD amount from either a single IRA or a combination of IRAs.