Feb 22 2025 52 mins 3
Brian Akers and Jeff Akers discuss strategies for maximizing retirement savings in 2025. They highlight the importance of contributing to retirement plans, emphasizing the tax advantages of qualified plans like IRAs and 401(k)s. For IRAs, the base limit is $7,000 annually, with a $1,000 catch-up for those over 50, totaling $8,000. Employer-sponsored plans allow up to $23,500 annually, with a $7,500 catch-up for those over 50, totaling $31,000. They also discuss the benefits of Roth IRAs, which offer tax-free growth and withdrawals, and the importance of starting early and regularly reviewing and contributing to retirement accounts.
