Retirement catch-up

Jul 27, 2023

Retirement catch-up

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Legislation set to go into effect next year will allow some 401(k) catch-up contributions to be taxed upfront — rather than when they're withdrawn for retirement. Plus, a new electric airline company, and an update from the Fed about a potential September rate hike.

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What’s the deal with catch-up provisions and retirement?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom

Jul 27, 2023

The details on this savings tactic and how it’s changing in 2024.

According to a study by Vanguard, only 16% of people near retirement took advantage of the catch-up provision.

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