Retirement Plan Contribution

IRS increases pension and retirement plan contribution limits for 2025

2025 contribution limit for 401(k) plans is $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024. IRA contribution limit remains $7,000.

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Danielle Collins Postpones Her Plans to Retire From Tennis

The American world No. 9 has been open about the challenge of starting a family as a player with endometriosis.

Sports - The New York Times - October 19

Would a ‘lost decade’ derail your retirement plans? Not necessarily.

“If you feel like you’re behind if you don’t get 12%-plus returns every year, then maybe you need to re-evaluate your plan.”

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?

“I don’t expect equities to do as well over the next decade as they have in the past, but I still think they will outperform other options.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

I’m 77 and planning to retire with $700K. I love to travel and I’m moving cross country. Have I saved enough for retirement?

‘My Social Security is $3,100 per month. I do not own a home’

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

This top concern of U.S. retirees is a 'huge risk factor,' says retirement expert—here's how to plan for it

Health care concerns are the top worry among U.S. retirees, which makes sense, experts say. Costs associated with long-term care can derail your plans.

Business - CNBC - October 14

I’m single, retired and saved $2.3 million, but I’m still planning to take my Social Security early. Is that a stupid decision?

“If I take it now, my monthly distribution will be $2,500.”

Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

IRS announces 401(k) contribution limits for 2025

The IRS has announced higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what savers need to know.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

IRS unveils IRA contribution limits for 2025

The IRS has announced IRA contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

We’re 57, and our work is unpleasant and tiresome. We have $800,000 in 401(k) plans and $1.15 million in a pension. Can we just retire already?

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

IRS announces 401(k) catch-up contributions for 2025

The IRS has announced the 401(k) catch-up contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Harris PAC's $1 million contribution from Ripple's Chris Larsen shows crypto industry warming to VP

Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen recently gave $1 million worth of XRP tokens to a super PAC that's supporting the vice president's run for the White House.

Business - CNBC - October 15

Biden urges Western allies to keep aiding Ukraine during meeting with Europe leaders before election

U.S. President Joe Biden told European partners that it’s important for Ukraine’s Western allies to “sustain our resolve” in supporting the country

World - ABC News - October 18

How early puberty may contribute to the rise of breast cancer among younger women

More younger women are getting a type of hormone-related breast cancer. Doctors aren’t clear why but early puberty may be a factor.

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Dodgers stay alive all the way to the World Series with bullpen games and contributions from all

The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers

Sports - ABC News - October 21

The sun is setting on traditional retirement

Demographic changes force a rethink, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing

World - Financial Times - October 18

Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"

Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.

Conor McGregor's many retirement announcements

As he talks once more about not fighting again, fans have become accustomed to McGregor saying farewell.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Boxer Williams retires after 'several concussions'

World title challenger Liam Williams, one of Wales’ best boxers of the past two decades says he has retired from the sport after receiving "several concussions".

Pogba: I considered retiring before doping reprieve

Paul Pogba revealed he considered retirement after initially being handed a four-year ban for doping, admitting that he had to be "more careful" after taking a supplement that contained a ...

Sports - ESPN - October 17

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