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1. Educational Use Only

All content, calculators, articles, tables, and FAQ entries on this Site are for general educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal, or retirement-planning advice. You should not rely on them as the sole basis for any financial decision.

2. No Professional Relationship

Your use of this Site does not create any advisor-client, fiduciary, attorney-client, or accountant-client relationship between you and David Jones, 401k Calculator, or any contributor. For personalized advice, consult a licensed professional.

3. Accuracy Not Guaranteed

We strive to keep IRS figures, bracket numbers, and calculator formulas accurate and current. However, we make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any purpose of any content on the Site.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall David Jones, 401k Calculator, or any contributor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site, including but not limited to financial loss, loss of profits, data loss, or reliance on any calculator output.

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9. Changes to These Terms

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10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in the First Judicial District of Alaska.

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Further Reading

  • Reviewed by David Jones
  • Limits Updated for 2026 IRS contribution caps
  • Formulas Verified quarterly

Review & Methodology

Last reviewed: by David Jones.

  • Reviewed by David Jones (calculator methodology).
  • Updated for 2026 IRS contribution limits (refreshed after each annual IRS notice).
  • Core calculator formulas are re-tested quarterly; limit-driven logic is checked when IRS guidance changes.
  • Educational projections only — not investment, tax, or wealth-management advice. Calculations run locally in your browser.