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Opening Your First 401(k) If You're Self-Employed

Having an employer-based 401(k) is great. But what if you work for yourself? What if you have your own business? This is no academic question. Indeed, the gig economy is making self-employment an ... Keep Reading
I'm self-employed: What are my saving options?

Trying to make sense of the various ways you can save for retirement as a self-employed worker? In this post, we cover three: SEP IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, and Individual 401(k)s. Keep Reading
How do I know if a SEP IRA is right for me?

Considering using a SEP IRA to help plan for retirement? We discuss the plans' benefits and requirements for self-employed individuals. Keep Reading
How do I know if a SIMPLE IRA is right for me?

Trying to decide if a SIMPLE IRA is the right choice for you? We outline the details of this popular investment choice for self-proprietors and small businesses. Keep Reading
What's an individual 401(k) plan?

Most people immediately associate 401(k) plans with large employers, but there are actually 401(k) options available to the self-employed as well. Keep Reading