In 2026, the maximum contribution limits for 401(k) plans have increased, giving you an excellent shot at maximizing your ...

The new change to catch-up contributions could mean you’ll have more taxable income in the next filing year. For ...

If you have limited money to contribute to retirement accounts, putting it all into a 401(k) may not be the right move. There are better alternatives, like an IRA, which gives you a wider choice of ...

The IRA contribution limit for 2026 has been raised by $500, to $7,500 for those under age 50. The IRA catch-up limit is a ...

Maxing out a 401(k) sounds good, but the contribution limit is very high. In fact, it may not be the best use of all of your spare money. You should explore your other options before deciding what is ...

Katie Reilly is a former Editor of Trading and Investing at Investopedia. She has a decade of experience in journalism, previously covering national news and education issues. She earned her ...

Contributing to a 401(k) is one of the best ways to save for retirement, and this type of account has several distinct advantages. For one, it has a much higher contribution limit than many other ...

If you’ve previously put retirement savings on the back burner 2026 offers the perfect opportunity to to change that ...

401(k)s offer fewer investment options than IRAs. You typically can't withdraw your funds before age 59 1/2 without penalty. You may do better by spreading your money across several retirement ...