Retirement

Roth 401(k) vs. Traditional 401(k)

Inputs

Annual Contribution

$0$100,000

Years to Retirement

150

Annual Rate of Return (%)

%

Current Tax Rate (%)

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Expected Retirement Tax Rate (%)

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Future Value of Roth 401(k)

$883,609

Future Value of Traditional 401(k)

$1,132,832

After-Tax Value of Traditional 401(k)

$795,248

Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.

Why are 401(k) plans, annuities, and IRAs so popular?