After-Tax Contribution

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After-tax contributions can be made to the Roth account.

Typically, 401(k) funding comes from pre-tax dollars from your paycheck.
If you think you will have a higher income after retirement, it might make sense to contribute to Roth.
The annual IRA funding limit is $6,000 per year for those under 50 years of age.
There is an income threshold for being eligible to contribute to a Roth IRA account.