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Saving Advice
Saving Advice
Catherine Reed

Catch-Up Contributions Are Shifting in 2026 — The Retirement-Savings Detail High Earners Can’t Ignore

Catch-Up Contributions Are Shifting in 2026 — The Retirement-Savings Detail High Earners Can’t Ignore
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If you’re 50-plus and trying to max out retirement savings, 2026 is a year to double-check your settings. Limits increased, and SECURE 2.0 is changing how some higher-paid workers fund the extra dollars after age 50. The catch-up contributions you’ve counted on still work, but the tax treatment may shift based on prior-year wages. Use the steps below to avoid surprises and keep your plan on track.

1. Know the 2026 Maximums Before You Touch Payroll

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