Category: 401(k) & IRA
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Catch-Up Contributions After 50: The New Roth Rule
Starting in 2026, higher earners must make 401(k) catch-up contributions as Roth. Who the rule covers, the 2026 limits, and what it does to your paycheck.
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Traditional vs. Roth: How to Think About the Tax Bet
Traditional or Roth comes down to one question: is your tax rate higher now or in retirement? The math, the 2026 limits, and the tie-breakers.
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401(k) Vesting: The Money That Isn’t Yours Yet
Your 401(k) statement shows one balance, but part of it may not be yours yet. How cliff and graded vesting work, and how to check before you switch jobs.
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RMDs at 73: The Withdrawal the IRS Requires
At 73, the IRS requires withdrawals from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. Here are the deadlines, the penalty, the first-year trap, and the charity option.
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Lost Track of an Old 401(k)? A Federal Database Can Help
The Labor Department’s Retirement Savings Lost and Found database lets you search for old 401(k)s and pensions tied to your Social Security number. Here is how it works.
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The 2026 401(k) Contribution Limits, All in One Place
For 2026 you can put $24,500 in a 401(k), $32,500 if you’re 50-plus, and $35,750 at ages 60-63. Every limit, catch-up, and phase-out in one list.
