Retirement Plans
401(k), 403(b), IRAs
Comprehensive retirement benefit information like contribution limits, tax advantages, investment options, and employer matching on popular retirement options:
- work place 401(k) and 403(b) plans
- deferred compensation 457 plans
- annuities
- college savings 529 plans
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Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore
In this issue:
- Retirees’ credit card debt increased!
- Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore
- Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k) Calculator
- Top 15 employers with the highest employer match rate per employee
- Market overview: Year-end stock rally?
IRA and Roth IRA Contribution Limits: Annual Caps, Income Restrictions, and 401(k) Considerations
When planning your retirement savings, understanding the annual contribution limits for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Roth IRAs, and how these interact with 401(k) contributions is essential. Below is an itemized breakdown of contribution limits, income caps,...
A 6% Default Retirement Savings Rate Is Becoming the Standard—But Is It Enough?
In this issue:
- A 6% default retirement savings rate Is becoming the standard—but Is It enough?
- Bonds for the long-term: why a 60% stock/40% bond portfolio?
- Retirement calculator: why a 12% to 15% savings rate
- Top 15 employers with the highest employer match per employee
- Market overview: renewed inflation threats
Maximize Tax-Deferred Retirement Savings Beyond the $69,000 ($70,000 for 2025) IRS Limit
For individuals with multiple income streams, such as physicians, small business owners, startup founders, entrepreneurs, and consultants in tech or other fields, it’s possible to exceed the IRS’s annual limit for tax-deferred retirement savings ($69,000 for 2024 and $70,000 for 2025).
Stocks for The Long Term: Why They Outperform Bonds
In this issue:
- Retirement savings: what Morningstar retirement model reveals
- Stocks for the long-term: why they outperform bonds
- Investment arithmetic: investment calculator
- The billion-dollar employer contribution club
- Market overview: post-election stock rally, inflation …
When to Retire Matters—A Lot!
Retiring at the peak of a bull market or right after a bear market can significantly impact your retirement finances.
How to Become a 401(k) Millionaire?
Save & invest consistently, dollar-cost average your way to be a 401k millionaire.
Introducing the Save More, Grow Wise Newsletter
Introducing Save More, Invest Wise Newsletter that focuses on retirement savings, retirement investments, etirement planning, personal finance topics such as debts and spending, and tools.
Mega Backdoor Roth Explained
The Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) or Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion is a powerful tool for high-income earners who want to maximize their retirement savings and enjoy tax-free withdrawals. By leveraging this strategy, you can compound your savings dramatically over time, providing significant long-term financial benefits.
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