Taxes
The retirement tax traps that catch new retirees
From the Social Security “tax torpedo” to required minimum distributions, timing your income matters more than ever.
By Susan Reyes · July 31, 2026
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Susan Reyes
Tax & Estate Columnist
Susan focuses on retirement taxation and estate planning, with an emphasis on the timing mistakes that catch new retirees off guard.
Areas of coverage
- Taxes
- Estate Planning
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