How Does a SEP-IRA Work? A listener named Wasittha asked me the following question: “I’ve been trying to max out my IRA and 401(k). However, I’ll be unemployed next year for a while–hopefully not for ...

What advisers need to know about Solo 401(k)s and SEP IRAs. For self-employed individuals, freelancers, and small business owners without full-time employees, securing the right retirement plan can be ...

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Employers can’t contribute directly to an employee’s personal Roth IRA, but they can still help with retirement savings in other ways. The SECURE 2.0 Act allows employers to contribute to SIMPLE IRAs ...

From SEP IRAs to 401(k)s to profit-sharing plans, there are plenty of options to for your employees to save for retirement. — Getty Images/Starvetiger It’s no secret that employer-sponsored retirement ...

“Diversify or be prepared to downsize your plans,” said Lon Welsh, founder of Ironton Capital. “Alternative accounts like IRAs, SEP IRAs and real estate-backed investments can provide tax advantages, ...