Business owners have plenty of decisions to make before opening the doors to their new endeavor. From thinking about benefits for employees to payment structure, owners are often inundated with decisions to make. With all of this to think about, they frequently forget...

Most people already know how crucial it is to prepare for retirement as early as possible. Unlike full-time employees who may have access to 401(k) plans and other company-supported retirement plans, self-employed individuals must take the initiative to set up their...

As an employer who sponsors a retirement plan, you’ll need to complete IRS Form 5500 on an annual basis. That’s not just the case for major employers, either. Even if you’re self-employed and have a solo 401(k), you still have to file this form to avoid penalties or...

No matter where you are in your career, you should have a plan in place to save for retirement. While some people contribute to a 401k through their employer, this isn’t an option for everyone. Notably, self-employed people need to have alternative plans in place for...

As a small business or as the sole employee of your company, navigating your financial future can be intimidating. Setting up a retirement savings account through a brokerage is complex. But how can you make the decision between a solo 401(k) vs SEP IRA without one?...

Individual 401k, Self-Employed 401k, Solo 401k, Uni(k) - these are all aliases for the little known one participant 401k plan available to business owners and their spouses. Solo 401k plans are incredibly powerful tools for saving money for retirement as a small...