Mar 29, 2011

The Top Three Retirement Plans for Small BusinessBy Stuart RobertsonBlogs.Forbes.com

On a recent business trip, I had a lively conversation with a small business owner who was on a mission to start a retirement plan. He wanted a good place to save some money tax deferred and to take care of his key employees. Great idea!! You know I’m a big fan of putting some money away for down the road.

Just get a 401(k) and go, right? Well, maybe. You may not know this, but there are quite a few different retirement options out there and many specifically designed for small businesses. Let’s go over the essentials so you too can make a great decision for your company.

Three options stand-out depending on what you want to accomplish with your plan and how much flexibility you need. These are: 401(k) plans, SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs. Now for a quick quiz. Simply answer these questions and you’ll start honing in on the best fit for your business

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