Retirement Answers

If you're 50+ and making catching catch-up contributions to your employer 401k plan, this episode is for you. In 2026, you might have to change how you save to your employer plan if you earn to much money. In this episode, I share what you need to know about these new rules and how you can save with intention.

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Jacob Duke, CFP, MBA is the founder of Rivertree Wealth and the host of the Retirement Answers podcast.

DISCLAIMER: This should not be taken as tax, legal, or investment advice. All content is for educational purposes only.

00:00 Intro
00:43 Updated Contribution Limits for 2026
01:25 Special Catch-Up Contributions for Ages 60-63
02:16 IRA Contribution Limits for 2026
03:13 New Rules for High Earners
05:22 Nuances and Exceptions
11:03 Strategizing Your Contributions
15:51 Conclusion & Final Thoughts

What is Retirement Answers?

Retirement Answers is a podcast built to help you succeed in retirement. The thought of retirement can be overwhelming and downright scary for many... but it doesn't have to be!

The goal of this podcast is to provide thoughtful insights and strategies to give you the confidence you need to retire successfully. At the end of the day, my ultimate goal for my clients and podcast listeners is to live a fulfilling retirement.

Follow along as I publish a new episode each week covering everything from retirement income planning, tax planning, Social Security, insurance planning, investing, and much more.

Here's to learning everything you need to know to live out your dream retirement!