10/24/2026
Did you know that if you're self-employed, there's a retirement account that lets you contribute far more than a regular IRA or 401k? It's called a Solo 401k.
The reason it's so powerful is that you get to contribute in two roles, as the employee and as the employer. Who qualifies? If you're self-employed with no full-time employees other than maybe a spouse, this is likely an option for you. Business owners, consultants, freelancers, this is an account you should look into.
Here's where people get tripped up. There are two separate deadlines to know. One for opening the account, and a different one for funding it, both as employee and employer. Those dates depend on your business structure and whether you've filed an extension. Missing one of those dates can mean missing out on a full year of contributions.
Before the year ends, it's worth making sure your account is open and funded the right way, on the right timeline for you. Follow me for more on money confidence for women, because "I don't know where to start" is a completely normal place to be.