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The Daily Insight

How do you read a 403b?

Author

James Craig

Published Apr 01, 2026

A 403(b) plan is a tax-sheltered annuity plan offered by non-profit and tax-exempt employers rather than for-profit companies. Contributions you make to a 403(b) plan aren’t taxed until you withdraw the money, and your investment grows tax-deferred.

How are 403b distributions taxed?

Distributions from 403(b) plans are not taxed at capital gains rates, but are instead taxed at ordinary income rates. Once an individual is eligible to begin withdrawing funds from their 403(b), they will be required to pay tax on any money they receive.

At what age do you have to withdraw from a 403 B?

age 72
You don’t have to make withdrawals from a 403(b) when you retire, but at age 72, you must start to take annual required minimum distributions.

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What does it mean to be 70 years old in the Bible?

For thousands of years, people didn’t know what it meant to be 70-years-old. Large, surly animals, rotted teeth, and the plague were all standing by to end life well before that magic number. If you are inclined to believe the Bible, a man named Methuselah lived 969 years.

What should I do when I turn 70?

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