when should i start withdrawing my ira?
<answer> After age 59 1/2. <context> You can withdraw your money from an IRA any time you’d like, but you just better be aware of the tax and penalty ramifications. If you take money out after age 59 1/2 you won’t have to worry about any penalties, just the taxes. There are some exeptions to taking money out before age 59 1/2, so let’s take a look: