island. 1  a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent. 2  something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
While you can begin making qualified withdrawals from a traditional IRA at age 59Â½, you must start taking withdrawals that are known as required minimum distributions starting in the year you turn 70 Â½.
You must start taking required minimum distributions from a traditional IRA at age 70 1/2. The required minimum distribution is taxed at the ordinary income tax rate. However, if you somehow fail to take out the minimum, the IRS will assess a penalty of 50 percent of the amount that should have been withdrawn.