American Retirement Account Optimizer
American Retirement Account Optimizer
Max out your 401(k) contributions to take full advantage of your employer's match. This is essentially free money and a great way to grow your retirement savings.
"; } if (currentTaxBracket <= 24 && futureTaxBracket >= 24) { recommendationMessage += "Consider contributing to a Roth IRA. Your current tax bracket is lower than your expected future tax bracket, so contributing to a Roth IRA may help you avoid higher taxes in retirement.
"; } else if (currentTaxBracket > 24 && futureTaxBracket < 24) { recommendationMessage += "Consider contributing to a Traditional IRA. Since you're in a higher tax bracket now, contributing to a Traditional IRA will reduce your taxable income, and you may benefit from lower taxes in retirement.
Balance contributions between 401(k), Traditional IRA, and Roth IRA. Consider splitting contributions between accounts based on your current and future tax situations.
"; } if (age >= 50) { recommendationMessage += "Take advantage of catch-up contributions. If you're over 50, you can contribute an additional $7,500 to your 401(k) and an additional $1,000 to your IRA.
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