“Pull up your last few pay stubs… compare that against the annual limit… increase your contribution percentage for just the last few paychecks of the year”

Amanda Kish · Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing · Act Now to Lower Taxes for 2026

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Pull up recent pay stubs, compare year-to-date retirement contributions against 2026 limits, and increase contribution percentage for the last few paychecks to max out 401k/403b/IRA

401k/403b limit $24,500 + $8,000 catch-up; IRA limit $7,500 or $8,600 with catch-up

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