10/16/2026
Jim White, CFP®, EA here 👋 When couples have a significant age gap, retirement planning looks a little different, and the details really matter.
I was recently featured in AARP sharing my thoughts on one of the most overlooked retirement planning strategies for May-December couples: the RMD break.
“Be sure to notify your account custodian if you qualify for this RMD break, as they may be unaware of your marital age difference.”
If you and your spouse have an age gap of 10 years or more, there’s an IRS provision that could allow you to take smaller required minimum distributions, keeping more of your money growing for longer.
Read the full article here: https://www.aarp.org/money/retirement/age-gap-staggered-retirement/