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Solo 401(k) Plan Deadlines for 2011 Tax Savings Are Fast Approaching

12/08/2011:
Individual 401(k) plans must be setup by December 31, 2011 to receive tax benefits. The good news is that you’ll have until your tax filing deadline (April 17, 2012 for most) to make contributions that qualfiy for 2011 tax benefits. Read more...

Browse these archives to find tips and resources on the Business of Saving from our General Manager, Stuart Robertson. Whether you need ideas on saving for retirement, lowering taxes or determining which 401(k) is right for you, you can find it here.

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Archives

• Three reasons variable annuities are bad for your 401(k) plan, 06/09/2011
• Downsize your 401(k) Expenses for Lower Risks & Higher Rewards, 05/12/2011
• Selecting the best solo 401(k) for owner-only businesses, 04/14/2011
• How small business can ease the taxman’s take in 2011, 03/21/2011
• Introducing a new Forbes.com blog on retirement strategies, 03/02/2011
• Announcing the New ShareBuilder 401k Investment tab, 02/10/2011
• Introducing Vanguard funds to our investments, 02/04/2011
• Now a 401(k) plan that’s easier to set up than voice mail, 01/27/2011
• How to compare 401(k) providers if you might switch, 01/20/2011
• How to Select the Best 401(k) Plan Provider for Your Business, 01/12/2011
• The one thing small businesses can count on for retirement, 01/05/2011
• Individual 401(k) plan deadlines for 2010 are fast approaching, 12/15/2010
• Top 5 ways a 401(k) helps small businesses, 12/01/2010
• Business tax savings that put a smile on your employees faces!, 11/23/2010
• Finding the right 401(k) plan just got a lot easier, 11/16/2010
• Announcing a 401(k) for Groupies (aka. Advanced Profit Sharing), 11/08/2010
• 401(k) plan investment expertise at your service!, 10/29/2010
• Why ShareBuilder 401k offers only low-expense index funds, 10/22/2010
• Individual 401k plans offer generous saving limits & reduce taxes, 10/14/2010
• Advanced profit sharing 401(k) aligns goals, rewards, and costs, 09/29/2010
• Ideas to manage tax increases with your 401(k), 09/22/2010
• Expert 401(k) advice; a rare and beautiful thing, 09/08/2010
• Why selecting low-expense funds for your 401(k) plan matters, 08/26/2010
• The 401(k) Plan Designed for More Saving, Less Taxing, 08/12/2010
• The top eight 401(k) topics small businesses need to know, 08/05/2010
• Selecting the right ETFs for 401(k) plans, 07/28/2010
• What’s the best retirement plan option for small business?, 07/21/2010
• Five advantages of starting a 401(k) today, 07/14/2010
• What does the perfect 401(k) plan look like?, 07/07/2010
• How index funds can transform your 401(k) plan, 06/30/2010
• Lower your 401(k) plan costs automatically -- no contracts, 06/24/2010
• Top 401(k) providers can lower your business risk, 06/17/2010
• How much of your salary should you save for retirement?, 06/11/2010
• So what’s the big deal about ETF-based 401(k) plans?, 06/04/2010
• You can save your retirement and then some, 05/28/2010
• What’s your 401(k) plan’s investment philosophy?, 05/20/2010
• 401(k) portfolios designed to help your employees start right, 05/12/2010
• Finally, a 401(k) Education Program Built to Make a Difference, 05/06/2010
• 401(k) Plan Service -- What Do I Need?, 04/29/2010
• 401(k) Plan Full Fee Disclosure: Why It Matters, 04/21/2010
• Why A, B, C funds are bad for your 401(k), 04/15/2010
• Learn the six rules to making smart 401(k) fund choices, 04/08/2010
• 401(k) relief for upcoming tax law changes, 03/31/2010
• Learn the five rules to build your 401(k) investing strategy, 03/23/2010
• Why your 401(k) plan can deliver in good times and bad, 03/18/2010
• Three Easy Ways to Reduce Your 401(k) Fiduciary Risk, 03/10/2010
• Don’t let high-expense funds cost you your nest egg, 03/03/2010
• Two easy ways to get the most from your 401(k) plan, 02/16/2010
• How to Use a 401(k) Plan to Lower Your Personal Taxes, 02/09/2010
• The Eight 401(k) Fiduciary Duties You Need to Know, 02/02/2010
• A Smart Retirement Plan for Americans, 01/26/2010
• Setting the bar high for low priced 401(k) plans, 01/21/2010
• Less is more when it comes to 401(k) funds, 01/12/2010
• How much should you be counting on Social Security?, 01/05/2010
• 5 big reasons to start a 401(k) plan this year, 12/29/2009
• Save more and pay less to the taxman, 12/22/2009
• The Good, Bad, and Ugly of 401(k) Loans, 12/15/2009
• Our 7-Person Investment Committee Has Your Back, 12/08/2009
• A Good 401(k) Offers US Treasury Bond Funds Too!, 12/01/2009
• How to fund your new 2009 401(k) in 2010, 11/24/2009
• Does a profit sharing 401(k) make sense for you, 11/17/2009
• 401(k)s: low cost benefits offering more than savings, 11/10/2009
• When a solo 401(k) makes sense for the self-employed, 11/03/2009
• How to save $49,000 a year in a 401(k) , 10/27/2009
• How an online 401(k) plan saves you serious dough, 10/20/2009
• Three reasons why the Roth 401(k) option is good for you, 10/14/2009
• 401(k) Advantages over SEP and SIMPLE IRAs, 10/05/2009
• The Small Business Owner Dilemma: 401(k) or IRA?, 10/01/2009
• How to get a fair priced 401(k) plan for your business, 09/22/2009
• Mark Your Calendar for 2009 401(k) Deadlines, 09/14/2009
• Why Exchange-Traded Funds are a Great Fit for 401(k) Plans, 09/14/2009
• A Very Special Kind of 401(k) Plan: Save More with Less Hassle, 09/01/2009
• Tax Breaks that Make a 401(k) a No Brainer for Your Business, 08/26/2009
• Clear Answers to 401(k) Questions, 08/20/2009