Here Are 9 Important Ages to Understand as You Approach and Move Through Retirement
There are some important financial actions to take at various ages, so know what you can do when.
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As you develop your retirement plan, you may notice that lots of decisions and events happen at various ages. Here's a look at many of them.
Beginning at age 50, you can make additional "catch-up" contributions to tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s each year. For example, the contribution limit for IRAs in 2026 is $7,500, but those 50 and older can contribute an extra $1,100, for a total of $8,600. For 401(k) accounts in 2026, the regular limit is $24,500 -- plus an $8,000 catch-up contribution for those 50 and older.
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