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SECURE 2.0: How does it Affect Retirement Plans?
Hayden Adams-Charles Schwab
As the clock wound down on 2022, Congress made some major changes to the rules governing retirement savings accounts. Among other improvements, the legislation known as SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 pushes back the start of required minimum distributions (RMDs) for retirees, raises catch-up contribution limits for retirement plans, and makes workplace retirement plans more flexible.
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Before getting into some of the highlights, it's worth noting that because this law passed at the tail end of the legislative session, many of the affected agencies and institutions haven't yet fully digested all the new provisions. Some of the law's wording still needs to be interpreted, and in some cases, financial institutions and plan managers may have even printed—and sent—year-end documentation reflecting the rules that existed before the law was passed. So, be careful when reviewing any material about the rules governing topics such as RMDs and retirement savings. It may take some time for all the changes in SECURE 2.0 to be fully worked out.
Now, here are some things to know about how these changes could affect those saving for retirement, as well as those already in it.
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https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/secure-20-how-does-it-affect-retirement-plans?cmp=em-XCU
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