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Is it too late to start retirement planning at 50?

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No, age 50 is actually one of the most productive times to start serious retirement planning. You likely have your highest earning years ahead, catch-up contributions are now available ($7,500/year extra for 401k, $1,000 extra for IRA), and 15-17 years is plenty of time to build a solid plan.

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