Upgrade Your Skills. If your skills need refreshing or you need to acquire a new skillset, there are many free courses online you can take to upgrade your skills. Be sure to include all the new skills you learn on your resume. Computer Skills That Will Help You Get Hired.
If youâre 49 or younger: If you each contribute $17,000 tax-deferred to your respective 401k plans then as a couple you would have reduced your taxable income by $34,000.
Max out your 401(k) . Most workers can contribute up to $17,500 to a 401(k), 403(b) or the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan in 2014. To max out this type of retirement account, you would need to contribute $1,458 per month or $729 per paycheck if you are paid twice per month.ax out your IRA. You can contribute up to $5,500 to an IRA in 2014, which jumps to $6,500 if you are age 50 or older. To max out this type of account over the course of the year, you would need to contribute $458 per month, or $542 monthly if you are age 50 or older.