As investors reach the age of retirement after years of diligently investing, many wonder about the rules for retirement account distributions and how much should be withdrawn from these accounts.

Mandatory withdrawals are technically called required minimum distributions. When must I take them? If you were born before 1951, you’ve probably already begun taking required minimum distributions.

An individual retirement account, more commonly referred to as an IRA, is a good place to save for your retirement. Once you reach a certain age, though, you'll have to start taking a minimum amount ...