Articles by Justin Gluska

Are you a therapist running your own practice and wondering if you can open a Solo 401k? If you earn self-employment income from your therapy services and don’t have any full-time employees, you’re likely eligible. A Solo 401k could offer much higher contribution limits than traditional retirement accounts — along with valuable tax advantages. Whether you’re [...]

Choosing the right 401k plan for your business can feel complicated. A Safe Harbor 401k plan is one option that could help simplify things. It’s designed to help employers meet IRS requirements without going through annual nondiscrimination testing. In most cases, this type of plan also encourages employee participation by offering required contributions and faster [...]

If you work as a marketing consultant and run your own business—even as a one-person operation—you may be eligible for a retirement plan designed specifically for self-employed professionals: the Solo 401k. This type of plan offers high contribution limits, Roth options, and flexible investment choices. But not every business qualifies. So let’s take a closer look [...]

Running an Amazon FBA business involves more than just listing products and managing shipments. As a self-employed seller, you’re responsible not only for logistics and sourcing, but also for securing your financial future. If you’re looking for a way to save for retirement while potentially lowering your taxable income, a Solo 401k could be worth [...]

Capital One’s High Yield Savings account currently offers a 3.50 percent APY, making it one of the more competitive high-yield savings options available today. There are no monthly fees and no minimum balance requirements, which can make it appealing if you’re looking for a simple way to grow your savings. It’s especially useful for those building [...]

Freelance web developers and independent contractors often manage both their projects and their own benefits. Without access to a traditional employer retirement plan, many turn to the Solo 401k as a way to build long-term savings while reducing taxable income. [...]

Running a YouTube channel can be more than just posting videos. If your channel earns money—whether from ads, sponsorships, merchandise, or memberships—you may be operating a small business. If you don’t have full-time employees, a Solo 401k might be a smart way to save for retirement. [...]

Freelancers often take on many roles. They might be a designer, a marketer, an accountant, and sometimes, their own retirement planner. Without access to an employer-sponsored plan, saving for the future can feel confusing or even out of reach. A Solo 401k is a flexible retirement option created for self-employed individuals. It works well for freelancers, [...]

OVERVIEW File Form 5500-EZ if your plan assets exceed $250,000 or if you’re closing the plan Use Form 5558 to request more time—submit it before the July 31 deadline Keep detailed records for at least six years Double-check all final-year filings if you’re ending the plan A Solo 401k can be a powerful way for self-employed individuals and small-business owners [...]