GOING SOLO

By Ian Berger, JD IRA Analyst Sometimes it pays to go solo. For self-employed individuals looking to maximize their nest egg, a solo 401(k) plan — also known as an “individual 401(k)” or a “uni-k” — may be a better choice than a SIMPLE or SEP IRA. Who Can...

USING RETIREMENT DOLLARS WITHIN THE 60-DAY ROLLOVER WINDOW

By Andy Ives, CFP®, AIF® IRA Analyst By the look of everyone’s Facebook and Instagram photos, it appears we are all flying Gulfstream jets around the world, relaxing on far-away beaches and lighting Cuban cigars with twisted-up $100-dollar bills. Is the economy really...

A SEP FOR YOUR SIDE GIG

By Sarah Brenner, JD IRA Analyst It is not unusual for many workers today to have a side gig. They may have job, and it might even be full time, but it’s still not enough to make ends meet. So, they operate their own business on the side. The extra income can be...