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4 Big 401(k) Changes in 2025: What You Need to Know

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Special Guest: Lisa Gomez Big changes are coming to your 401(k) and workplace retirement plans in 2025 — are you ready for them? In this new episode, the Friends Talk Money team sits down with retirement policy expert Lisa Gomez (former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security) to unpack what’s changing and how it could affect your money. We’re covering:
  • How catch-up contributions are getting a big boost for people aged 60-63
  • Why Roth 401(k)s are becoming a bigger deal — especially for higher earners
  • The growing trend of adding private market and crypto investments inside retirement plans (should you be excited or concerned?)
  • New guaranteed lifetime income options and what they mean for your future paychecks in retirement
Lisa Gomez, who oversaw over 800,000 workplace retirement plans as head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, shares expert insights on how these changes impact your retirement readiness, the pros and cons of more investment choices, and the crucial role of professional advice.If you're saving for retirement, planning your exit, or already retired, this conversation is for you. Listen now to learn:
  • How to make the most of new catch-up contribution rules
  • What “Rothification” means for your taxes and withdrawals
  • The pros and cons of adding alternative investments to your 401(k)
  • Smart questions to ask your employer or financial advisor
  continue reading

100 episodes

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Manage episode 490822231 series 3249725
Content provided by Louis Grant and Pam Krueger. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Louis Grant and Pam Krueger or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Special Guest: Lisa Gomez Big changes are coming to your 401(k) and workplace retirement plans in 2025 — are you ready for them? In this new episode, the Friends Talk Money team sits down with retirement policy expert Lisa Gomez (former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security) to unpack what’s changing and how it could affect your money. We’re covering:
  • How catch-up contributions are getting a big boost for people aged 60-63
  • Why Roth 401(k)s are becoming a bigger deal — especially for higher earners
  • The growing trend of adding private market and crypto investments inside retirement plans (should you be excited or concerned?)
  • New guaranteed lifetime income options and what they mean for your future paychecks in retirement
Lisa Gomez, who oversaw over 800,000 workplace retirement plans as head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, shares expert insights on how these changes impact your retirement readiness, the pros and cons of more investment choices, and the crucial role of professional advice.If you're saving for retirement, planning your exit, or already retired, this conversation is for you. Listen now to learn:
  • How to make the most of new catch-up contribution rules
  • What “Rothification” means for your taxes and withdrawals
  • The pros and cons of adding alternative investments to your 401(k)
  • Smart questions to ask your employer or financial advisor
  continue reading

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