Even if you max out, it won’t make you wealthy on its own.
The new limits sound impressive.
$24,500 for 401(k)s.
$7,500 for IRAs.
Over $32,500 if you are 50 or older.
Up to $35,750 for ages 60 to 63.
But contribution increases don’t solve the real problem, especially for tech professionals:
A 401(k) is a tax deferral plan.
Not a wealth-building plan.
You get the deduction today.
But you pay full ordinary income tax on every dollar later.
And for many high-earning tech professionals, this is where it gets tricky.
You assume you will be in a lower tax bracket in retirement.
But that is not guaranteed.
In fact, there are three reasons you might end up paying more later:
- Your peak earning years may extend into your 50s and 60s.
- Today’s tax rates are historically low and scheduled to rise.
- Required Minimum Distributions can push you into a higher bracket even if you stop working.
None of this makes the 401(k) bad.
It just means it should not be the only pillar of your plan.
Wealthy families have known this for decades. They diversify across different tax buckets:
- Some pre-tax
- Some Roth
- Some in taxable accounts
- And a meaningful share in real estate, where income can be offset with depreciation and appreciation compounds quietly
The richest Americans are not relying on contribution limits to build freedom.
They are relying on tax strategy.
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