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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 backdoor Roth remains intact in 2026. Here's the order of operations, the pro-rata trap, and when to use mega backdoor instead.
Tax-deductible going in. Tax-free growth. Tax-free withdrawals for medical. No other account does all three. The 2026 family limit is $8,550.
Under $94,050 in taxable income for a couple in 2026: your capital gains rate is 0%. Early retirees harvest gains tax-free every year for a decade.
The IRS lets you deduct $3,000 in net capital losses against ordinary income every year. Most investors never claim it. Here's the simple mechanics.
From age 55 through 70, most earners hit a rare tax window where converting traditional IRA money to Roth costs less than it ever will again.
The Roth phases out at $161,000 single. The backdoor is perfectly legal — and also very easy to mess up. Here's how to do it right.