401K - How Saving For Retirement May Not Make Sense

On this episode of Money on Tap, Ben and Seth recap the pros and cons of 401(k)s as the tax rates are changing annually. For some, 401(k)s are becoming outdated and there may be smarter options out there for saving money in order to retire comfortably. In an easy-to-understand way, the co-hosts of Money on Tap explain what each option looks like and what the ideal choice is for savers nowadays. Rest assured that there is an option out there for everyone, and Money on Tap desires to help each person get the best out of their financial choices. Ben Brayshaw and Seth Krussman are partners of Brayshaw Financial Group. Having questions about retirement and financial planning is normal, and the Brayshaw Financial Group is here to help! Reach out to Ben and Seth at 855-226-8551, or [email protected] it too late to fix my retirement at 50?No — the 50s are the catch-up years by design. Catch-up provisions let you contribute above the standard limits to 401(k)s and IRAs, the HSA offers triple tax advantages for future healthcare costs, and a backdoor Roth can build a tax-free bucket even if your income is too high for direct contributions. Pair those with a segmented "bucket" strategy — instead of retreating to CDs and cash — and most late starts can still be rescued. The first step is knowing your income need, not chasing a number.