Retirement

Articles cover pension calculations, IRA rules, savings strategies, and recommended reading for later-life financial planning.

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Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA Tax Comparison At Different Income Levels

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

The mathematically superior choice hinges on whether your current marginal tax rate is higher or lower than your expected effective tax rate in retirement, with Roth generally winning at lower...

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How To Start A TIPS Ladder To Protect Against Unexpected Inflation

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Build a TIPS ladder by buying individual TIPS bonds maturing in consecutive years (e.g., every year for the next 10 years) and holding each bond to maturity, which locks in...

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What Is The 2025 401(k) Contribution Limit And How Do Catch-Up Contributions Work

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

The 2025 401(k) elective deferral limit is $23,500, with a standard catch-up contribution of $7,500 for those 50 and older. Starting in 2025, workers ages 60, 61, 62, and 63...

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Can I Contribute To A SEP-IRA If I Already Have A W-2 401(k)

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Yes, you can contribute to a SEP-IRA based on your self-employment income even while maxing out your employer’s W-2 401(k), because the plans are maintained by separate, unrelated employers. Your...

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How To Fix An Excess Contribution To A SEP-IRA Or Solo 401(k) Before The Penalty Hits

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Remove the excess contribution plus any earnings it generated before your tax filing deadline, including extensions, to avoid a 6% annual penalty on the overage. If you’ve already filed your...

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How To Set Up A Solo 401(k) Step By Step Before The Tax Deadline

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Open the account by the tax deadline (usually April 15) by completing an adoption agreement with a provider that allows same-day online establishment, then fund the employee deferral portion and...

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SEP-IRA Vs SIMPLE IRA: Which Plan Is Cheaper And Easier For My LLC

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

A SEP-IRA is almost always cheaper and easier for a single-member LLC with no employees because it has zero annual filing requirements and you can skip contributions in lean years,...

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Solo 401(k) Vs SEP-IRA: Which Plan Lets Me Save More At My Income

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

At almost any income level, a Solo 401(k) lets you save more because you can contribute both as the employee ($23,000 in 2024, plus catch-up) and as the employer (up...

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What Is A Safe Withdrawal Rate And How Has The 4% Rule Held Up

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

The 4% rule is a guideline suggesting you can withdraw 4% of your retirement portfolio in the first year, then adjust that dollar amount for inflation annually, with a high...

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Which Accounts Should I Withdraw From First To Minimize Taxes

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Generally, withdraw from taxable brokerage accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts like traditional IRAs, and finally tax-free Roth accounts to let your money grow tax-free the longest. However, the optimal order...

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Should I Prioritize Catch-Up Contributions In A 401(k) Or A Roth IRA

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

Prioritize your 401(k) catch-up if you need the immediate tax break and have good investment options; prioritize a Roth IRA catch-up if you expect to be in a higher tax...

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What Happens If I Overcontribute To A 401(k) With Catch-Up Amounts

by thevsuman | 1 October 2026

You must remove the excess deferral (and its earnings) by April 15 to avoid being taxed twice; if you miss the deadline, the overcontribution stays in the plan, gets taxed...

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Roth IRA Vs Traditional IRA Tax Comparison At Different Income Levels

How To Start A TIPS Ladder To Protect Against Unexpected Inflation

What Is The 2025 401(k) Contribution Limit And How Do Catch-Up Contributions Work

Can I Contribute To A SEP-IRA If I Already Have A W-2 401(k)

How To Fix An Excess Contribution To A SEP-IRA Or Solo 401(k) Before The Penalty Hits

How To Set Up A Solo 401(k) Step By Step Before The Tax Deadline

SEP-IRA Vs SIMPLE IRA: Which Plan Is Cheaper And Easier For My LLC

Solo 401(k) Vs SEP-IRA: Which Plan Lets Me Save More At My Income

What Is A Safe Withdrawal Rate And How Has The 4% Rule Held Up

Which Accounts Should I Withdraw From First To Minimize Taxes

Should I Prioritize Catch-Up Contributions In A 401(k) Or A Roth IRA

What Happens If I Overcontribute To A 401(k) With Catch-Up Amounts

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