There's still time to boost 401(k) contributions and max out your plan account for 2024, but not everyone should, according to financial advisors.
For 2024, employees can defer up to $23,000 into 401(k) plans, up from $22,500 in 2023, with an extra $7,500 for workers age 50 and older.
Some 14% of investors maxed out their 401(k) employee deferrals in 2023, according to a 2024 report from Vanguard.
Meanwhile, the average 401(k) savings rate in 2023 — including employee deferrals and company contributions — was an estimated 11.7%, which matched a record high from 2022, the same Vanguard report found.
If you can afford to go further and max out your 401(k) for 2024, here are three things to consider first, experts say.
Persons:
There's, Donald LaGrange, Murphy, Walz's, LaGrange, deferrals, —
Organizations:
Sylvest Wealth Management, Finance, Social Security, Vanguard
Locations:
Dallas