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.
Check with your plan administrator for details. For subsequent years, you have to withdraw your RMD amount from your plans by Dec. 31 of each year. This includes the year after you turn age 70 Â½ , even if you take your first withdrawal that year.