Tag: retirement plans

What You Should Know About Changes to Medicare, Contribution Limits, COLA and more in 2026

The government is making a wide range of adjustments across the board for the coming year. Changes impact Medicare premiums, Social Security COLA, tax brackets, and retirement plan contribution limits. The changes could mean higher income and tax savings for some next year. Medicare Medicare Part B Premiums have increased. The base monthly premium for […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 11/25/2025

SEP IRA vs. Solo 401(k) vs. SIMPLE IRA: Understanding the Difference

A traditional 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan is a foundational savings tool for most Americans, yet those who are self-employed may not have access to these traditional savings methods. While you could still reap the tax benefits of contributing to a traditional or Roth IRA, the annual contribution limits are relatively low (less than […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 04/17/2025

What You Should Know About Changes to Medicare, Contribution Limits, COLA and more in 2023

The government is making a wide range of adjustments across the board for the coming year. Changes impactMedicare premiums, Social Security COLA, tax brackets, and retirement plan contribution limits. The changes could mean higher income and tax savings for some next year.   Medicare Medicare Part B Premiums have decreased. The base monthly premium for […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 11/04/2022

401(k)s for Business Owners & the Self-Employed

Entrepreneurs already know that there are plenty of options to create a retirement account. These plans, SEP and SIMPLE IRAs, can be the right answer for some business owners. However, the Solo 401(k) (also known as Solo-k, Uni-k, One-participant k) may allow you to set aside more money for retirement. You have the opportunity to […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 06/25/2021

401(k) Hidden Strategies Used By Smart Investors

Have you ever seen a GROUNDHOG poking its head out of the ground? What you see is a cute little groundhog poking his head out of his burrow. What you don’t see is the complex web of precisely engineered burrows — hidden from sight. These “hidden strategies” are what allow the groundhog to live a […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 06/17/2021

When a SIMPLE IRA may be better than a SEP IRA and a Solo 401(k)

In our last post, we reviewed some of the key differences between a SEP IRA and a Solo 401(k) for business owners with no employees (if you have 1099 income from a side gig, this includes you). In some cases, a SIMPLE IRA may be a better option than a SEP IRA and a Solo […]

Written by Quentara Costa on 11/26/2019

A Retirement Income Roadmap For Women

More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. What does retirement mean to you? Do you dream of traveling? Pursuing a hobby? Volunteering your time, or starting a new career or business? Simply enjoying more time with your grandchildren? Whatever your goal, you’ll need a retirement income plan […]

Written by wwaadmin on 01/21/2016