A retirement plan can help small to mid-sized businesses stay ahead of the competition in the fast-paced business world. Thanks to new legislation, a new type of retirement plan, a Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), can potentially have a transformative impact on companies that adopt … [Read more...] about The Power of a Retirement Plan: BrightTech Solutions’ Success Story
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When to Switch Retirement Plans: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
Are you a business owner wondering when to switch retirement plans? Deciding to change can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Your retirement plan is a vital component of your business, and it's essential to ensure that it aligns with your goals and the needs of … [Read more...] about When to Switch Retirement Plans: A Comprehensive Guide for Business Owners
An Investment Policy Statement: A Must-Have for Company Retirement Plans
Having a well-crafted Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is crucial when managing company retirement plans. An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is an irreplaceable tool for making well-informed investment decisions that align with the goals and values of the plan. In spite of an … [Read more...] about An Investment Policy Statement: A Must-Have for Company Retirement Plans
Grow Your Business with a 401k: A Guide for Small Business Owners
The Power of a 401k Plan As a small business owner, you have a lot on your plate. Every decision you make can significantly impact your business's success, from managing daily operations to attracting and retaining top talent. One area often overlooked is offering your … [Read more...] about Grow Your Business with a 401k: A Guide for Small Business Owners
401(k) Rollover vs. Staying with Employer’s Plan: Which is Best?
Introduction What to do with your 401(k) when you retire or leave your job is a major decision. Sometimes it's better to keep your employer's retirement plan instead of rolling over to an IRA. This article will explore the key considerations in deciding whether to use a 401(k) … [Read more...] about 401(k) Rollover vs. Staying with Employer’s Plan: Which is Best?
PEP for Small Businesses: Benefits and Drawbacks Guide
Retirement planning can be complex, especially for small companies. In recent years, the introduction of Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) offers a new retirement plan option for employers. PEPs allow multiple unrelated businesses to join and offer a single 401(k) plan. There are … [Read more...] about PEP for Small Businesses: Benefits and Drawbacks Guide
Why Full Retirement Age Matters
Full Retirement Age matters because if you misunderstand it, you could get about 30% less Social Security retirement benefits over your lifetime. That is a lot of money. So, let’s start by defining what it is not. What Full Retirement Age IS NOT. If you participate in … [Read more...] about Why Full Retirement Age Matters
A Buy-Sell Agreement Adventure
A fictional finance story for business owners to learn about buy-sell agreements. Stan and Leigh are owners of Fabulous Adventure Comics, LLC, the largest comic book store in Texas. And that's really big! Stan and Leigh have been 50/50 business partners for a long time. Plus, … [Read more...] about A Buy-Sell Agreement Adventure
The Unfortunate Reality of Social Security Benefits
What to Expect There are a lot of unfortunate realities of Social Security benefits, the first of which is that most people don’t understand how it works. And that is a sad fact because the federal government forces almost everyone to contribute part of their income. It is the … [Read more...] about The Unfortunate Reality of Social Security Benefits
TARA, TAPAS & TIARA: Alternatives for Investing Wisely
TARA, TAPAS & TIARA might not be familiar investment terms, but with a looming recession, you'll want to know these terms. Moreover, they're newly coined terms that refer to a trend several prominent investment experts endorse. In short, I will tell you what these acronyms … [Read more...] about TARA, TAPAS & TIARA: Alternatives for Investing Wisely