10/09/2026
There’s an important change to retirement contributions in 2026 that higher earners should have on their radar.
If you’re 50 or older and earned more than $150,000 in 2025 from the employer sponsoring your plan, age-based catch-up contributions to a 401(k), 403(b) or governmental 457(b) must now be made on an after-tax Roth basis.
That change may affect more than how your contributions are made. It can also influence:
• Your taxable income
• Your take-home pay
• Your overall tax strategy
• The mix of pretax and Roth assets you have for retirement
For my clients who are in their peak earning years, these are exactly the kinds of changes I want us to look at within the entire financial picture, rather than treating a retirement account as a standalone decision.
If this rule applies to you, now is a good time to review your contributions and understand how the change fits into your retirement and tax strategy.
Read the article to learn more about the new Roth catch-up contribution rules and what they could mean for you.
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