Changes to the 401k catch-up rules for high earners starting in 2026 are explained.
The IRS is set to implement new rules that will change how Americans can make retroactive contributions to their workplace retirement accounts, starting in early 2026. This shift could really influence how people approach retirement planning and budgeting. The updates, stemming from the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, will particularly affect individuals aged 50 and […]
Lifestyle inflation is ensnaring high-income earners and subtly transforming middle America.
I’ve been involved in financial planning for over three decades, and I’ve started noticing a troubling trend spreading across the country. Interestingly, a growing number of Americans aged 30 to 50 are making over $100,000 a year, yet they find themselves living paycheck to paycheck. I refer to them as “lifestyle loopers.” Even those earning […]
UK to cut pension benefits, impacting high earners the most
Chancellor Reeves Announces Pension Tax Break Cuts LONDON, Nov 26 — British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has stated that the government anticipates raising an additional £4.7 billion (approximately $6.18 billion) in the fiscal year 2029/30. This is expected to come from reductions in tax breaks on pensions that primarily benefit employers of the nation’s highest-earners. […]
Limiting Social Security COLAs for High Earners Might Preserve $115 Billion for the Program, Experts Suggest
Social Security Funding Challenges Social Security is facing significant funding issues and is projected to run out of money by 2034, which could lead to nearly 20% cuts in benefits for many recipients. A recent analysis from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests that limiting cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for higher earners could save […]
Top earners will forfeit 401(k) tax benefits due to significant retirement rule changes beginning in 2026.
A widely-used tax benefit allowing workers close to retirement to make extra contributions will undergo changes next year, limiting access for certain high earners. Recently, the IRS released new guidelines linked to the 2022 legislation, the SECURE 2.0 Act. Starting in the 2026 tax year, individuals with gross incomes of $145,000 or more will be […]
New rules eliminate 401k catch-up tax benefit for high earners beginning in 2026
Changes to 401(k) Contributions for High Earners A notable tax benefit for those approaching retirement—specifically the ability to make additional contributions—will see some changes next year, particularly affecting higher-income individuals. Recently, the IRS implemented new guidelines connected to the SECURE 2.0 Act from 2022. Starting in tax year 2026, individuals earning over $145,000 in the […]
High-income earners may soon forfeit a tax benefit due to this 401(k) change.
Major changes are on the horizon for 401(k) plans that could affect tax breaks for high-income earners, according to experts. As we look toward 2025, employees will have the opportunity to defer up to $23,500. For those aged 50 and above, there’s an extra $7,500 allowed, labeled as a “catch-up contribution.” Interestingly, for individuals aged […]
Treasury and IRS complete regulation on 401(k) catch-up contributions and its implications for higher-income earners.
kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images This week, the IRS and the US Treasury wrapped up new provisional guidelines from the Safe 2.0 Act of 2022, which includes provisions for catch-up contributions for workers aged over 50 in 401(k) and other retirement plans. Starting in 2027, contributions for catch-up will change, particularly for those who […]
How Roth conversions might reduce Trump’s $40,000 ‘SALT’ deduction for high earners
Trump to Sign “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on July 4, 2025 US President Donald Trump is set to sign the Sweep Expenses and Tax Act, informally referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” at the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2025. Conversions of Roth Personal Retirement Accounts have gained […]
What Happens When You Hit $1 Million? Top Earners Discuss Their Investment Strategies
What Happens After Reaching a $1 Million Net Worth? Hitting a net worth of $1 million is a milestone for many, yet some individuals find themselves feeling a bit overwhelmed upon seeing that second comma in their financial portfolio. Sure, it’s a significant achievement worth celebrating, but what comes next? In a recent discussion with […]