The Wealthy Pilot's Podcast: Financial Flight Controls for Today's Commercial Airline Pilots
Welcome to The Wealthy Pilot's Podcast: Financial Flight Controls for Today's Commercial Airline Pilots, where we navigate the skies of financial success with your host, Scott Osborn, The Pilot's Planner. Each episode, we soar through the challenges and opportunities unique to pilots, from debunking myths to mastering best practices in financial planning and investing. As demand for pilots reaches new heights, so too does the complexity of their financial landscapes. With Scott's expertise we tackle common pitfalls and strategic wins that can significantly boost a pilot's financial trajectory. Whether you're an aviation professional or just fascinated by the financial skies pilots navigate, this podcast promises insights that can help anyone plot a course toward financial independence. https://thepilotsplanner.com/
The Wealthy Pilot's Podcast: Financial Flight Controls for Today's Commercial Airline Pilots
401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026: What Pilots Need to Know
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A new year is the perfect time to revisit the numbers driving your retirement plan- and in this episode, Scott walks through the most important 401(k) updates pilots need to understand for 2026. From standard contribution limits to catch-up and “super catch-up” opportunities, Scott explains what’s changed, who it affects, and why contribution strategy matters just as much as contribution size. The conversation goes deeper into new rules requiring catch-up contributions to go into Roth accounts, the long-term value of tax diversification, and the hidden risks of relying too heavily on pre-tax savings.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
💡 401(k) contribution and catch-up limits for 2026
🦸 “Super catch-up” opportunities for ages 60–63
🧾 New rules requiring catch-up contributions to be Roth
⚖️ Pre-tax vs. Roth strategy and tax diversification
🚨 The hidden risk of the widow’s tax trap
🎯 Why contribution strategy matters as much as contribution amount
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