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Retirement Planning for Lawyers & Attorneys

Retirement planning for lawyers: how to handle a high income, a late start with student debt, and the firm structures — associate, partner, solo — that decide which plans (401(k), cash-balance, solo 401(k)) fit.

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2025 Retirement Contribution Limits: Every Account, Side by Side

The 2025 IRS contribution limits for every major retirement account — 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), IRA, SIMPLE, SEP, Solo 401(k) and the HSA — with catch-up amounts and the new SECURE 2.0 super catch-up, in one table.

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Retirement Planning: Where to Begin

If retirement planning feels overwhelming, the fix is an order of operations. This is a clear, step-by-step starting path that works whether you're 25 or 55, plus the benchmarks to measure progress.

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What Is Retirement? A Complete, Plain-English Guide

Retirement is the stage of life when you stop working for income and live on money you've built up — from Social Security, employer plans, and personal savings. A complete, plain-English guide to what retirement is, where the money comes from, how much you need, and when you can retire.

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How Much Should You Have Saved for Retirement by Age?

Age-based retirement savings benchmarks as multiples of your salary: 1x by 30, 3x by 40, 6x by 50, and 10x by age 67 — with a chart, a dollar table, what they assume, and how to catch up if you're behind.

40s

Retirement Planning in Your 40s

Your 40s are the highest-leverage decade to secure retirement: check where you stand, max the right accounts, and balance college, debt, and saving. A practical, step-by-step plan.

50s

Retirement Planning in Your 50s

In your 50s you get extra 'catch-up' contribution room and a clearer view of the finish line. Time to firm up the plan and reduce risk thoughtfully.

40s

Catching Up on Retirement in Your 40s (When You Didn't Plan)

Behind on retirement in your 40s? You're not out of time — with 20+ years left, an aggressive savings rate, catch-up contributions, and a few focused moves can still build a real nest egg. Here's a step-by-step catch-up plan for people who didn't get an early start.