Simply, RMDs are the required minimum distribution the IRS requires you to withdraw from a retirement account after you retire. But that's not all.

CalPERS hopes to reverse a ruling that dismissed its securities fraud lawsuit in a case that could impact hundreds of other statutes, including those involving employee retirement plans and product liability claims.

Owning a short-term care benefits product is of value both to those who now own long-term care benefits plans or who are at an age, or with a health status, where regular LTC benefits products are not available.

Tax reform proposals being floated will have a huge impact on 401(k) savers and the employers who offer their plans as lawmakers look to strip deductions from the current code.