đź’° Max Out Catch-Up Contributions
Hitting 50 may feel like a wake-up call, but financially, it comes with a unique advantage: catch-up contributions. These are additional amounts that the IRS allows you to invest in retirement accounts beyond the standard annual limits. For 2025, you can contribute up to $30,500 to your 401(k) and $8,000 to your IRA (if eligible). This means you can turbocharge your retirement savings during what may be your highest-earning years. If you’ve fallen behind or started saving later in life, these contributions can help you make up serious ground. Even increasing your contributions by 5% of your paycheck now could result in tens of thousands more in retirement, thanks to compound growth. If you have an employer match, that’s even more money working on your behalf.