155. Maxing Out Your Retirement Accounts (Beyond the 401(k))

Maxing Out Your Retirement Accounts (and Go Beyond the 401(k)) 

Episode Overview 

You’ve probably heard it before: “Max out your 401(k).” 

But for high earners — especially business owners and entrepreneurs — that’s just the starting line, not the finish line. 

In this episode, Amanda kicks off our Year-End Tax Strategy Series by breaking down how to use advanced retirement planning tools to save more, lower taxable income, and accelerate wealth building before December 31st. 

If you’re earning $300K, $500K, or even seven figures, this episode shows you how to make your money work harder for you. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 

1️⃣ Why the 401(k) Isn’t Always Enough 

• 2025 contribution limits: $23,000 ($30,500 if over 50) 

• Why that barely moves the needle for high earners 

• How to layer additional plans to reduce taxes and grow wealth faster 

2️⃣ The $70,000 Opportunity 

• The combined employee + employer contribution limit for 2025 

• How business owners can stack profit-sharing contributions 

• Real example: earning $300K and deducting $70K from taxable income 

3️⃣ Cash Balance & Profit-Sharing Plans 

• How Cash Balance Plans let you save six figures annually — all pre-tax 

• Why they’re ideal for high-income earners in peak earning years 

• Using these plans to “catch up” on retirement quickly and legally 

4️⃣ The Mega Backdoor Roth 

• How to move up to $43,500 into a Roth 401(k) in 2025 

• Why tax diversification matters for long-term flexibility 

• Building a balance of pre-tax, Roth, and taxable assets 

Key Takeaway 

If you’re a high earner or business owner, don’t stop at “maxing out your 401(k).” 

 Start asking: 

“What else is available to me?” 

Because when you layer your retirement plans strategically, you can: 

 ✅ Reduce taxes now 

 ✅ Build wealth faster 

 ✅ And create more flexibility later 

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