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The building blocks of retirement savings: Pre-tax vs. post-tax contributions, tax deferral, and how compound interest turns small, consistent savings into a large nest egg over time.
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Your account options, explained: 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Traditional and Roth IRAs, and taxable brokerage accounts, and what makes each one different.
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2026 contribution limits and income rules: The current 401(k), IRA, and Roth IRA income limits, so you know exactly how much you're allowed to save this year.
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A simple order of operations: A step-by-step approach to deciding where your next dollar should go, from employer match to Roth IRA to taxable brokerage.
Compound interest
See how a $500 monthly habit can grow to over $600,000 in 30 years.
Employer matching
Make sure you're not leaving free money on the table.
Roth vs. Traditional
Understand which account type fits your tax situation now and later.
Required distributions
Know when the IRS requires you to start withdrawing, and what changes in 2033.
Current limits
The exact 2026 numbers for 401(k), IRA, and Roth IRA contributions.
A savings order
A simple four-step approach to where your next dollar should go.
