A SEP IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account that’s an especially attractive option for workers who don’t have access to an employer-sponsored plan. The annual contribution limits for an SEP IRA ...

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 ...

Picking the right retirement savings plan and maximizing retirement savings can be a complex landscape to navigate, but it’s key to staying fiscally fit in the twilight years. Retirement planning is ...

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Self-employment definitely has an upside. You have a lot more control over your life when you work for yourself. The inevitable trade-off is that you lose the perks that many employees take for ...