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Key Considerations for Freelancers Before Opening a Retirement Account
Updated Nov. 30, 2020 by [Kyle Wang]

Key Considerations for Freelancers Before Opening a Retirement Account

We’re in the midst of a significant economic shift. The gig economy is taking over the world, and the United States is leading the way. Everyone’s financial situation is different, but … Read More

How To Get Started With An Individual 401(k)
Updated Nov. 30, 2020 by [Kyle Wang]

How To Get Started With An Individual 401(k)

A 401(k) is simply a company-sponsored retirement plan. Usually, a company will keep a portion of an employee’s paycheck and invest it for them so that they’re prepared for retirement. This is … Read More

How To Get Started With A SEP-IRA
Updated Nov. 26, 2020 by [Kyle Wang]

How To Get Started With A SEP-IRA

A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan for self-employed individuals and small business owners. It allows employers in the gig economy to establish a … Read More

How To Get Started With A Traditional IRA
Updated Nov. 25, 2020 by [Kyle Wang]

How To Get Started With A Traditional IRA

A traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is a specific kind of investment account that saves you money every tax year during your working years. You only pay taxes on your investment gains … Read More

The Laws & Regulation

Curious about what's going on now — and how that impacts the gig economy? Read on.

Top questions to ask your accountant before July 15 deadline
Updated Jul. 6, 2020 by [Kyle Wang]

Top questions to ask your accountant before July 15 deadline

Whether you have a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) on hire or not, make sure to ask them the following questions for the upcoming July 15 tax deadline. We are currently updating this page to reflect … Read More

The Lingo

Finance and tax words simplified for the everyday person.

401(K) Retirement Account?
Updated Sep. 21, 2020 by Learn Gig Finance

What is a 401(K) Retirement Account?

The 401K is a retirement account that differs from the Individual Retirement Account, because it is employer sponsored. Read More