Oct 12, 2017 | Small Business
Business owners may not be able to set aside as much as they’d like in tax-advantaged retirement plans. Typically, they’re older and more highly compensated than their employees, but restrictions on contributions to 401(k) and profit-sharing plans can hamper...
Aug 14, 2017 | Small Business
If your small business does not have a retirement plan, or if you are not pleased with the one you currently have, this summary can help you see how your retirement plan choices stack up. Safe harbor 401(k)s As 401(k) plans have gained popularity, many employees or...
Jul 27, 2017 | Small Business
With an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), employee participants take part ownership of the business through a retirement savings arrangement. Meanwhile, the business and its existing owners can benefit from some potential tax breaks, an extra-motivated workforce...
Jun 8, 2017 | Small Business
Among major corporations, 401(k) plans have become common. But even the smallest of businesses can have a 401(k) plan for retirement. One-participant 401(k) plans, known by names such as Solo 401(k) and Uni-k, are available. For some small business owners and...
Apr 10, 2017 | Small Business
Among the retirement plans that small businesses can offer to their workers are Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). As the title indicates, an ESOP is a process for transferring ownership of the company to employees. How does that work as a retirement plan? In...