Retirement

Contribution Limit

Contribution limits cap how much you can add to tax-advantaged accounts yearly. 401(k) and IRA limits change annually. Exceeding them incurs penalties. Catch-up contributions for 50+ allow higher limits.

Example

2024 401(k) limit: $23,000; catch-up: $7,500.

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