Solo 401(k) Plan Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rules Updated for SECURE Act 2.0
Understanding required minimum distributions, or RMDs, for your Solo 401(k) is essential. That is especially true now that SECURE Act 2.0 has…
Mega Backdoor Roth for the Self-Employed: A Step-by-Step Guide Using the Solo 401(k)
The Mega Backdoor Roth is a fantastic retirement savings strategy, especially for self-employed folks looking to maximize their tax-advantaged…
Understanding the Solo 401(k) Employer Profit Sharing Contribution Rules
The Solo 401(k) is one of the most powerful retirement plans available to self-employed individuals and small business owners. When structured and…
How SECURE Act 2.0 Transformed the Solo 401(k): New Rules, New Opportunities, and What Business Owners Must Know
The passage of the SECURE Act 2.0 marked the most significant expansion and modernization of retirement plan rules in more than a decade. While much…
Solo 401(k) Employee Deferral Rules for 2026: How Much You Can Contribute and How to Maximize It
For self-employed individuals and small business owners with no full-time employees, the Solo 401(k) remains one of the most powerful retirement…
Hardship 401(k) Withdrawals: Qualifications, Taxes, and Key Rules Explained
When unexpected financial emergencies come up, your retirement savings are often one of the largest pools of money you can tap into. For those…
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? A Solopreneur’s Guide to Maximizing Retirement Contributions (2026)
As a solopreneur, every dollar you earn and invest has to work harder for your future. The IRS gives you powerful opportunities to save for…
Best Retirement Accounts for Realtors
Realtors have many options when planning for retirement. While some realtors have company-sponsored retirement plans, many realtors are…
Is a Solo 401(k) Roth Employer Contribution Tax Deductible?
Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0, which became law in December 2022, Solo 401(k) employer profit-sharing contributions can now be made in pretax or…
Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA: Can You Have Both at the Same Time?
The simple answer is yes and no. You may contribute to a Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA in the same year. It all depends on the forms you use, which…