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That extra amount could mean having over$100 extra per month in your retirement budgetfor over 12 years.

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Granted, taxes might reduce that, but investment gains might also increase it.

The base catch-up changes periodically, but not annually.

In 2015, the catch-up was $6,000.

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In 2020, it increased to $6,500.

In 2023, it was raised once again to $7,500.

If you have both options, consider what works best based on your budget.

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If cash flow is tight, doing more pre-tax catchup is recommended.

It is important that pre-retirees consider their final few years of employment as a dress rehearsal for retirement.

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