401(k) Catch-Up Changes in 2026 - Special Circumstances & FAQs
Retirement Quick Tips with Ashley · Ashley Micciche
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Show Notes
This week on the Retirement Quick Tips Podcast, I'm talking about the new rules for catch up contributions for higher earners over 50, going to effect in 2026: If you're participating in your 401k plan at work, if you're over 50, you're planning to maximize your contributions including the additional catch-up contribution, and you're going to make more than $145,000 in wages from your employer in 2025 - the rules for making catch up contributions are changing for you in 2026.
Today, I'm addressing some special circumstances and some frequently asked questions around this change.