Required Minimum Distributions – March to a Million

Challenging the Status Quo After a Financial Loss (Ep. 62)

By March to a Million | May 20, 2026

Life can change quickly after losing a spouse, especially when financial decisions suddenly become your responsibility. What looks stable on the surface may still carry hidden risks, tax exposure, and missed opportunities for future generations.

In this episode, Greg DuPont walks through a real client case involving a recently widowed woman navigating retirement income, RMDs, and estate planning concerns. He explains how market risk, the SECURE Act, and taxable retirement accounts can quietly affect a family’s future.

Greg also shares how income planning, annuities, and gifting strategies helped reduce projected taxes while creating more predictability and support for future generations.

Key takeaways:

How the sequence of return risk can create pressure during retirement withdrawals and market downturns
Why large IRA balances may create unexpected tax burdens for children under SECURE Act rules
How predictable income strategies helped reduce stress after the loss of a spouse
Ways gifting strategies and structured planning may reduce long-term estate tax exposure
Why reviewing older financial plans matters when life circumstances and tax laws change
And more!

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Understanding How to Plan for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) (Ep. 34)

By March to a Million | October 2, 2024

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are a crucial and essential aspect of retirement planning, yet how they work is an often misunderstood concept.

How do RMDs impact your financial strategy, and what can you do to manage them effectively? Are there ways that attorneys can better serve their clients by understanding the nuances of RMDs?

In this episode, host Greg DuPont defines and explains the concept of RMDs, their significance, and strategies for managing them effectively to benefit your financial plan. He emphasizes the importance of proactive planning in order to take these payments into account and not be surprised later down the line. He also unpacks the important role of attorneys in educating and in guiding their clients through these financial decisions.

Greg discusses:

Definition and Importance: What RMDs are and why they matter in retirement planning
Tax Implications: How RMDs affect taxable income and the potential for higher tax brackets in retirement
Strategies for Management: Options like Roth conversions and other methods to minimize tax impact
Role of Attorneys: How estate planning attorneys can help clients navigate RMDs and improve their financial outcomes
And more!