Retirement
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18 hours agoThe 401(k) Mistake Costing Average Americans $200,000 at Retirement
Doubling retirement contributions from 3% to 6% significantly increases savings due to employer matching and compounding effects.
The age when you must start withdrawing from your 401(k) has shifted upward twice in recent years. What was once 72 became 73 in 2023, and will rise again to 75 in 2033 for younger savers. Each additional year of deferral allows your balance to compound tax-free longer, potentially adding tens of thousands in growth for workers with substantial savings.