Small Business Owners: Retirement Options for Employees — SEP vs SIMPLE vs 401(k)

Business owners: if you don’t offer retirement benefits, you risk losing top hires to larger companies. This episode explains the three common small-business options—SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA and 401(k)—and why a 401(k) with an employer match often provides the best balance of recruitment value, flexibility and tax benefits.

Hosts walk through a real example where a safe-harbor 401(k) with a 4% match helped a boutique firm grow from seven to ten employees while allowing the owner to save significantly for retirement. Step one: sit down with an advisor to pick the plan that fits your business goals and budget.