Articles tagged with “roth-ira”
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2027 Contribution Limits: What the Projections Say Before the IRS Confirms
Projected 2027 limits: 401(k) at $25,000 or $25,500, IRA flat at $7,500, super catch-up to $11,750. Why two of those are still borderline and what to do before year-end.
The Roth Catch-Up Mandate Is Live: What High Earners Over 50 Lost in 2026
From January 2026, catch-up contributions must be Roth if your prior-year FICA wages topped $150,000. What it costs, who is exempt, and the plan gap that can block you entirely.
How to Retire in 10-15 Years: The Realistic Savings Roadmap
A step-by-step plan to retire in 10-15 years: max your 401k match, max your Roth IRA, save 30-40% of income, and invest in low-cost index funds. Real numbers included.
One Big Beautiful Bill FIRE Guide: How Permanent Tax Brackets Reshape Early Retirement (2026)
TCJA made permanent: 2026 brackets locked in, $32,200 MFJ standard deduction, $15M estate exemption. Here's how FIRE investors should update their tax plan right now.
Roth Conversion Ladder for FIRE: The 2026 Complete Guide (Post-TCJA Update)
The Roth conversion ladder is the most powerful strategy for FIRE investors to access traditional 401k funds early — without the 10% penalty. 2026 complete guide: 5-year rule, bracket targeting, ACA interaction, and year-by-year conversion schedule.
Mega Backdoor Roth 2026: How to Contribute Up to $47,500 Extra to Roth (Step-by-Step Guide)
The mega backdoor Roth lets high earners contribute up to $47,500 extra to Roth in 2026 — far beyond the standard $7,500 Roth IRA limit. Step-by-step guide, plan requirements, pro-rata pitfalls, and FIRE strategy.
HSA FIRE Strategy 2026: The Triple Tax Advantage Every Early Retiree Must Use
The HSA is the most powerful tax-advantaged account for FIRE investors. 2026 limits are $4,400/$8,750. Learn the receipts strategy, how to invest your HSA, and how to bridge healthcare costs from FIRE to Medicare.
2026 Roth IRA Contribution Limits, Income Limits, and Backdoor Roth Strategy: Everything You Need to Know
2026 Roth IRA guide: $7,500 limit, income phase-outs, backdoor Roth steps, mega backdoor strategy, and Roth conversion ladder for early retirees.
401k vs Roth IRA: Which Retirement Account is Better for You in 2026?
401k vs Roth IRA in 2026: compare tax advantages, contribution limits, and income rules to pick the right retirement account for your financial situation.
How to Start Investing with $1,000 in 2026 (Exactly What I'd Buy First)
Have $1,000 and don't know where to start? This beginner's guide shows exactly where to open an account, what to buy first, and the mistakes that cost new investors the most in 2026.