This year-end mistake costs investors up to $1.7 billion annually — how to minimize the penalty

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Investors who miss the RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) deadline of December 31 may face penalties of up to $1.7 billion annually, but there are ways to minimize or eliminate the penalty.

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Claim This year-end mistake costs investors up to $1.7 billion annually — how to minimize the penalty
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The deadline for RMDs is Dec. 31. Here's how to reduce or eliminate the penalty if you miss the due date.

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Original article published by CNBC on December 31, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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