Retirement Planning

The 2026 401(k) contribution limit is $24,500, with an $8,000 catch-up for those 50+. Workers aged 60–63 get an enhanced $11,250 catch-up under SECURE 2.0.

Retirement is not a single decision — it is a cascade of decisions across finances, healthcare, legal documents, and lifestyle. This checklist covers the 20 most important confirmations to make before your last day at work.

The question isn't whether you have enough savings — it's whether your savings can generate enough income for potentially 30 years. Our calculator helps you find out.

Use our free retirement calculator to see if your savings are on track. Compare what you will have versus what you will need and close the gap before it is too late.

How much could your Roth IRA be worth at retirement? Compare tax-free Roth growth against a taxable account and see the real dollar difference over time.