Gold is an asset many investors consider adding to their portfolios for a number of factors that determine its intrinsic value. Even more so in times of stock market turmoil, but even when the stock market is rallying, gold and precious metals have a diversifying effect on an investor’s portfolio. Gold is a well-known hedge…
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You’ve decided to save for the future using a solo 401k, and you’ve named yourself the solo 401k custodian. But what does that mean? A solo 401k, also called a self-employed 401k, or an individual 401k, is a unique savings vehicle for small business owners without employees except for their spouses. That makes a self-employed…
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Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question For a year, I was getting the company matching without investing in the 401K (I contributed to a stable index fund below the inflation rate to get the company matching). I thought this was a good idea at the time since there was no sharia-compliant fund in the 401K.…
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Retirement Plans for Self-Employed Workers When it comes to retirement, many freelancers write it off as a pipe dream. Finding eligible and friendly retirement options can be challenging for self-employed workers. We help you understand how an independent worker can open a 401k and some of the best retirement options for self-employed workers. To build…
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