Executive Order May Shape the Future of Retirement Savings

Big changes may be coming to the retirement planning process, thanks to an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump in August 2018. The Order is designed to help Americans save for retirement by allowing them to keep their accumulated savings in tax-deferred accounts for a longer period of time, and by allowing smaller business …

Does Your Business Offer One of These Retirement Plans?

Offering a retirement plan is often necessary for a business to attract and retain the best employees.  There are seven major types of retirement plans utilized by companies: Defined Benefit Plans Defined Contribution Plans Profit Sharing Plans 401(k) Plans Roth 401(k) Option Simplified Employee Pension Plans SIMPLE Retirement Plans Determining which type is best for …

Owner-Only 401(k) Plans vs. Other Retirement Savings Options

An owner-only 401(k) plan is a way to combine the tax advantages of an employer-sponsored retirement plan with pre-tax personal retirement savings. Reaching a Financially Sound Retirement The Social Security Administration estimates that less than 20% of retirees have an income of more than $75,000.  This means that 4 out of 5 people who are …