Tag: catch-up

2026–2027 Catch-Up Contribution Limits: 401k, IRA, SIMPLE — Super Catch-Up and Roth Mandate Explained

Two major SECURE 2.0 changes took effect in 2026 that most people haven't fully absorbed yet. If you're between 60 and 63, your 401k catch-up limit jumped to $11,250 — significantly more than the $8,000 available to other workers over 50. And if you earned more than $150,000 last year,…

2026-2027 401(k) Contribution Limits — Employee, Employer, and Catch-Up Amounts

The IRS set the 2026 employee 401(k) contribution limit at $24,500 — up $1,000 from $23,500 in 2025. If you're 50 or older, you can add another $8,000 in catch-up contributions for a total of $32,500. And if you're between 60 and 63, a SECURE 2.0 super catch-up provision lets…