Your 401k Strategy Changes Every Decade

What works at 25 doesn't work at 45. Get the right strategy for YOUR stage of life — with real math, real numbers, and zero fluff.

Watch on YouTube See the Numbers

$1.2M

Potential difference between starting at 25 vs 55

40

Years of compound growth if you start in your 20s

$7,500

Extra catch-up contribution allowed after age 50

7%

Historical average annual return (inflation-adjusted)

The Right Strategy for Every Stage

Same contributions, same employer match, same returns — wildly different outcomes based on when you start.

20s

The Unfair Advantage

$1.29M
Potential at retirement

40 years of compound growth. Time is your superpower.

30s

Still Time, But...

$614K
Potential at retirement

30 years to grow. The window is closing — act now.

40s

The Catch-Up Decade

$267K
Potential at retirement

20 years left. Time to get aggressive with contributions.

50s

Maximize What's Left

$90K
Potential at retirement

10 years to go. Catch-up contributions are your friend.

Most 401k Advice Ignores Your Age

"Start early" and "max out your contributions" are useless without context. A 25-year-old and a 50-year-old need completely different strategies.

That's why we show you the actual math — decade by decade.

Started at 25
$1,297,000
vs
Started at 35
$614,000

Same contribution rate. Same employer match. 10 years difference = $683,000 gap.

What You'll Learn

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Real Numbers, Real Math

No vague advice. Every video shows you the actual dollar difference your decisions make.

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Decade-Specific Strategies

The right contribution percentage, fund allocation, and tactics for YOUR age bracket.

Catch-Up Playbooks

Started late? We show you exactly how to maximize what you have left.

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Roth vs Traditional by Age

The right answer changes as you age. Learn when to use each.

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Employer Match Mastery

Never leave free money on the table. Understand vesting and match formulas.

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Mistakes to Avoid

The costly errors people make at every age — and how to sidestep them.

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