10 Key Retirement Ages to Plan For

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Age 50

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Some employers allow workers age 50 and older to make catch-up contributions worth up to $5,500 to 401(k) plans. These older employees are eligible to defer taxes on up to $22,000 in a 401(k) plan. Workers age 50 and older can also contribute an extra $1,000 to an IRA.