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Building Long-Term Financial Freedom for Solopreneurs
As a solopreneur you want to build long-term financial freedom, but there are so many options it's hard to know where to start. Solopreneurs have a lot of choices when it comes to their long-term financial freedom savings (formerly known as "retirement"). Small business owners can use IRAs, SIMPLE IRAs, SEP IRAs, and Solo-401(k)s (among other options) for their own savings.In this post I wrote for AthleteBiz I go over three of the most common account types and when you should consider choosing them. I also share some critical questions to ask before you set up a 401(k) plan with a custodian. The cheapest 401(k) plan provider is not always…
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The Roth 401(k): 8 Things You Need To Know
The Roth 401(k) is a retirement plan option that is becoming increasingly popular. Yet many people are asking themselves, "should I used a Roth 401(k)?" The answer is: it depends. Let's start with the basics. A Roth 401(k) is similar to the Roth IRA in that it allows you to save after-tax money in a retirement account. Also like the Roth IRA, the money grows tax-free and can be withdrawn tax-free in retirement. This can be an awesome opportunity to allow your retirement money to grow tax-free and then be withdrawn tax-free after age 59 ½. 1. Should I save money in a Roth(k)? There are four big draws for…
