Retirement

How to save for retirement in your 30s: savings rate targets, employer match, 401(k), IRA and HSA order, 2026 limits, and worked examples.

Traditional vs roth 401(k) explained: 2026 limits, tax math, employer match, RMDs and the Roth catch-up rule, with worked examples and a checklist.

The 401(k) and IRA contribution limits 2026 explained: $24,500 for 401(k)s, $7,500 for IRAs, catch-ups, Roth rules, phase-outs and deadlines.

Open a Roth IRA in 6 steps: check the 2026 income limits, pick a low-cost provider, fund it and invest the money so it actually grows.

Social Security benefits explained with 2026 numbers: the formula, taxes, spousal and survivor rules, and a way to estimate your own monthly check.

Investing for retirement can start at any age. Follow 7 steps, learn the right account order and see 2026 limits plus plans for each decade.

Compound interest explained simply: the formula, real examples, the Rule of 72 and how it grows your savings or your debt over time.

Roth IRA under 30: see 7 key reasons to open one now, how tax-free growth works, 2026 limits, and a simple 5-step plan to get started today.

A solo 401k lets the self-employed save up to $72,000 in 2026. See the limits, the contribution math, and how to open one step by step.

How much to save for retirement? Use the 4% rule, Social Security, and age benchmarks to find your number and the monthly amount to reach it.