Retirement Planning

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How to Plan for Retirement as an Independent Contractor

By MBO Partners

What retirement plans for independent contractors exist in today’s world? Traditional employees (usually) have a 401(k) or the equivalent to help prepare for retirement. But, when you run your own business, putting a plan in place falls into your realm of responsibilities.  Thankfully, there are a ton of retirement plans for independent contractors available. But,…

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Overcoming Top Consulting Challenges

By MBO Partners

Working as an independent consultant and being your own boss offer a number of benefits including setting your own hours, determining your specialties, and choosing your clients. However, independent consulting is not without its challenges. In MBO’s State of Independence report, we surveyed independent consultants to learn about their experiences, goals, and difficulties. Here, we…

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4 Retirement Plan Options for Self Employed

By MBO Partners

Self-employed professionals enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers, but the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a traditional job, you have the benefit of built-in retirement options, but this field can be more difficult to navigate on your own. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions…

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Retirement Planning Tips For Self Employed Professionals

By MBO Partners

As an independent professional, you love what you do, but looking forward towards the end of your career you won’t be running your business on a full-time basis forever. More than 16.9 million independents work full time, more than 15 hours per week. Whether you are just starting your small business or you have an…

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Solo 401k for Self Employed and Small Businesses

By MBO Partners

The challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern among self-employed professionals, even as you enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers. At a traditional job, you have the benefit of built-in retirement options, but this field can be more difficult to navigate on your own. Fortunately, there are…

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Is SEP IRA a Good Retirement Option for Self Employed Professionals

By MBO Partners

As a self-employed professional, you enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers. However, the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a traditional job, you have the benefit of built-in retirement options, but this field can be more difficult to navigate on your own. Fortunately, there are…

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Pros and Cons of a Defined Benefit Plan for Self Employed

By MBO Partners

Retirement planning is a top concern for self employed professionals and a defined benefit plan is one of the options to consider. The best option for you will depend on a number of factors including your personal goals and income level, which you can discuss with a financial advisor. What is a Defined Benefit Plan? Think…

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SIMPLE IRA: Self Employed Contributions and Limits

By MBO Partners

Self-employed professionals enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers, but the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a traditional job, you have the benefit of built-in retirement options, but this field can be more difficult to navigate on your own. Fortunately, there are a number of…

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4 Tips for Starting a Consulting Business After Retirement

By MBO Partners

A big career change like retirement can unsettle even the most accomplished professionals. But if you’re like many people who still feel like they have great work to do, you can use your transition to retirement as an opportunity to launch a profitable and fulfilling career as an independent professional, joining a 64.6 million-strong workforce of…

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