The IRS has increased 457(b) retirement plan contribution limits for 2026 to $24,500, with higher catch-up allowances for older workers. Those aged 50 and above can contribute an extra $8,000, while ...

Governmental 457(b) permits penalty-free withdrawals at any age after leaving employer; no 10% early withdrawal tax. Map $109,000 IRMAA threshold before separation to avoid $1,148+ annual Medicare ...

The IRS and financial experts have detailed 2026 rules for 457(b) plans, clarifying withdrawal flexibility, tax treatment, and expanded catch-up contribution limits under SECURE 2.0. Governmental plan ...

Learn about catch-up contributions to retirement plans. Discover strategies to maximize catch-up contributions and boost ...

Head’s up, retirement savers: A new rule is kicking in this year. Starting in 2026, as per the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022, Section 603, catch-up contributions must go into a Roth account for workers ...

In January 2026, the new Roth catch-up rules take effect. The mandate prevents workers over 50 who earned more than $150,000 the prior year from making pre-tax catch-up contributions to their 401(k).

If you work for a state government, city, county, school district, or public university, you likely have access to a retirement account that most private-sector workers never hear about. The ...