{"id":3209,"date":"2024-08-02T10:19:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T15:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/?p=3209"},"modified":"2024-09-30T10:29:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T15:29:39","slug":"some-things-get-better-with-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/some-things-get-better-with-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Some Things Get Better with Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Some_Things_Get_Better_with_Time.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3210\" style=\"width:369px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Some_Things_Get_Better_with_Time.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Some_Things_Get_Better_with_Time-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.connerash.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Some_Things_Get_Better_with_Time-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fine wine, balsamic vinegar, cheese, and certain tax breaks have something in common. They can get better with age. Case in point: consider this sample list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RETIREMENT PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re 50 or older, catch-up contributions allow you to add an additional $1,000 to qualified retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s. Contribution limits are based on modified adjusted gross income and begin to phase out at higher income levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HIGHER HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) LIMITS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, qualified individuals aged 55 or older may increase deferrals to HSAs by up to $1,000 for an annual contribution of $5,150 (single) or $9,300 (family) versus $4,150 and $8,300 for younger taxpayers with qualified high-deductible medical plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NO WITHDRAWAL PENALTIES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At age 59 1\/2, you\u2019re no longer subject to the usual 10% early withdrawal penalty on withdrawals from IRAs and 401(k) plans. 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