1 Preparing for homeownership. 2  Managing your money. 3  Understanding the importance of credit. 4  Qualifying for a mortgage. 5  Shopping for a home. 6  Available down payment and closing costs programs.  Protecting your investment.
SIMPLE 401k and SIMPLE IRA Contribution Limit. SIMPLE 401k and SIMPLE IRA plans have a lower limit than 401k plans. It will also stay the same at $12,500 in 2016. If you are age 50 or over, the catch-up contribution limit will also stay the same at $3,000.
Max 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.owever, if you have a workplace retirement plan, the tax deduction for traditional IRA contributions is phased out for individuals with modified adjusted gross incomes between $60,000 and $70,000 in 2014 ($96,000 and $116,000 for couples).