What’s New For Retirees & Pre-Retirees in 2026?
About this episode
This episode discusses key updates in retirement planning for 2026 that retirees and pre-retirees should be aware of.
📞 Get your customized planning started by booking a 15-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/erg-slc/15minutediscoverycall 📘 Grab Your FREE Copy of "Rounding Third" http://rounding-third.elevatemyretirement.com/ What’s changing in 2026 that retirees and pre-retirees should actually care about? This episode walks through the key updates quietly reshaping retirement planning- from Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment and rising Medicare premiums to new senior tax deductions and expanded catch-up contribution rules. You’ll hear how these changes affect monthly cash flow, tax planning decisions, and saving opportunities in the final working years. Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 📈 Social Security COLA – What a 2.8% increase really means after Medicare 🏥 Medicare Premiums – Why higher costs reduce net raises 🧾 Senior Tax Deduction – New deductions and income phase-outs 📊 Catch-Up Contributions – Higher limits and the “super catch-up” window 🔁Roth Rules – New requirements for high earners 🗓️ Planning Timing – Why early-year decisions matter more than ever Contact us: (801) 639-0095 slee@erg-slc.com
Topics covered
- Social Security COLA
- Medicare Premiums
- Senior Tax Deduction
- Catch-Up Contributions
- Roth Rules
- Planning Timing
Keywords
- retirement planning
- 2026 changes
- cash flow
- tax planning
- saving opportunities
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