How Much To Contribute To A Retirement Plan? 
The are several qualified defined contribution retirement plans available for to consider . Here are some plan contribution limits for 401 -LRB- k -RRB- , 403 -LRB- b -RRB- , most 457 plans and Thrift Savings Plan contributions are $ 17,500 for 2013 . The catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 is $ 5,500 . The limit on annual contributions for IRAs is $ 5,500 . 