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Your 401(k) has a second, much higher contribution limit most men never use. Here's how the mega backdoor Roth turns that wasted space into tax-free money in 2026.
Late May is the single quietest week of the year to rebalance a 401(k). The 30-minute version handles 80% of cases — and the Roth conversion window inside the same login is the bit nobody does.
Becoming a 401(k) millionaire by 50 is not luck. It is a contribution strategy that high earners systematically misuse after $200K of income.
The 2055 fund is probably your default. It's also holding 15% bonds you don't need at 35, and charging 0.65% for the privilege. The math says rebuild it.
A 50% match on the first 6% is a 50% instant return. Nothing else comes close. Here's how to maximize it without screwing up your paycheck cash flow.
If your 401(k) plan allows after-tax contributions and in-plan Roth conversions, you can sock away $46,000 per year on top of the regular $23,500.