Each year, the IRS announces IRA contributions and their limits, Traditional IRA deduction income limits, and Roth IRA contribution income limits. Not only is there a maximum amount that Americans can contribute to their IRAs each year, but not everyone is eligible for both types of IRAs. The 2020 IRA Contribution Limit While there are […]
Category: Self-Directed 401K
What is a SIMPLE IRA and Who’s Eligible to Open One?
The SIMPLE in SIMPLE IRA stands for “Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees.” This retirement savings plan is a type of traditional IRA that is geared towards self-proprietors and small business owners. Unlike SEP IRAs, where only the employer can make contributions, employees are allowed to contribute part of their pre-tax compensation to their SIMPLE […]
Self-Directed 401K Plans Broken Down and Explained
A self-directed 401K lets you invest as you see fit. You can choose your own mutual funds, stocks and bonds rather than sticking to the pre-made funds typically associated with a retirement savings account. You can even invest in more unconventional assets like real estate and commodities if your employer allows it. The types […]
Not your Average 401K: Self-Directed 401K Q&A
Put simply, a 401K plan is a retirement plan that meets the standards set by the Internal Revenue Code for tax-favored status. If offered by their company, an employee can contribute a percentage of their wages either Traditional before tax plan or a Roth after-tax plan, depending on the options offered by their employer. In some plans, […]
How to Navigate your First 401(k)/Retirement Plan
Whether you’ve just started your first corporate gig, or if you’ve just been thinking about securing your future, you’ve probably heard the term “401(k)” thrown around a lot, and how you should open one that’s being offered through your workplace. So what is a 401(k) exactly? 401(k) in a Nutshell Having the (k) in its […]
Start Rolling Over Your 401K to an IRA
When it comes to a 401K, you can take it with you from job to job, and in fact, you should, and it should be in the form of a 401K rollover. But making the most of the money you’ve built up means performing the rollover correctly. Here’s the four-step process for how to rollover […]
Know Your Retirement Accounts: Simple IRA, SEP and Solo 401K (Updated)
Being aware of the different types of self-employed retirement accounts that are available to you is important to get the most out of your retirement and retirement planning. The accounts that are available to most employees are your typical IRA and 401K with Roth and Traditional kickers. However, your account options are much more plentiful […]
A Look at the 2018 IRA Contribution Limits
You may or may not have caught the news, but the IRS announced last October that it was increasing the 401K contribution limit from $18,000 to $18,500. This is the first jump in that ceiling since 2015. The new limits were announced last October, and they also apply to 403(b)s, the majority of 457 plans […]
How a Self-Directed 401K Works for You
A self-directed 401k is practically the same thing as a 401k, but the main difference is that you’re able to invest in non-traditional investments. At Accuplan we often refer to a self-directed 401k as a one.k. There are some great benefits to a self-directed 401k, so let’s talk about some of them. Investment types Regular 401k […]
Should You Opt Out of a 401K and into a Self-Directed 401K?
Many of those reading this article will hopefully know what a self-directed IRA is, but we’re here to talk about what exactly the lesser-known self-directed 401K is, and why you should think about opting in for one. A self-directed 401K is essentially the same thing as a regular 401K, it’s a retirement savings account. The […]