I think there might be variations for this questions, so hopefully, it's not redundant, please point me there if it is. Basically, my parents are retired and are reaching mandatory withdrawal dates, what should their strategy be?
Dad - age 71
IRA - 59k
Mom - age 70 (so eligible to delay to 72 to withdrawal now)
IRA - 42k
TSP(401k) - $350k
Total NW: ~ $2M
So my parents spend NO MONEY. I mean, like zero. So very generously, they spend around $2000/mo. Their incoming income (SSN, Rentals, Pensions) is about $7-8k/mo.
TLDR - Parents don't need money from retirement accounts, is there any reason to withdrawal more than the RMD and before the mandatory age to start withdrawals? What are pro/cons? Any considerations?
Dad - age 71
IRA - 59k
Mom - age 70 (so eligible to delay to 72 to withdrawal now)
IRA - 42k
TSP(401k) - $350k
Total NW: ~ $2M
So my parents spend NO MONEY. I mean, like zero. So very generously, they spend around $2000/mo. Their incoming income (SSN, Rentals, Pensions) is about $7-8k/mo.
TLDR - Parents don't need money from retirement accounts, is there any reason to withdrawal more than the RMD and before the mandatory age to start withdrawals? What are pro/cons? Any considerations?