Life & Money Financial Planning Your Retirement Here’s the New 401(k) Contribution Limit for 2018 Julia Chang Oct 30, 2017 The IRS has raised the 401(k) contribution limit for the first time in 3 years. But just because you can max out your contributions, should you? Photo credit: iStock share Want more? Get financial tips, tools, and more with our monthly newsletter. First name* Last name* Email* Sign me up Related Articles article 401(k) vs. IRA: What's the Difference? Learn more article What You Need to Know About Contributing to an IRA Learn more article 401(k) vs. IRA: How Should I Save for Retirement? Learn more