Did you realize that one third of all small business owners have not created a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), SEP IRA, Roth IRA or deferred annuity? In fact, many small business owners have not even stopped to consider retirement, either because they are too busy in their endeavors, or because they love their business and haven’t considered life after work.
There seem to be a number of mentalities that are causing small business owners to put retirement planning on a back burner. One of the top reasons is that any money earned from the business is already allocated and needed to keep the business running and pay the owner’s living expenses. It is especially difficult in our upside-down economy to find extra funds to put toward the future. Many of us are simply trying to get through today.
A second reason for the failure to plan is that many of these business owners are trusting that proceeds from their business will provide for their needs over the full course of their life. While this is a worthy hope, it is not a certainty. We have seen many businesses fail over these past few years. There are no guarantees. What if your business goes under? What if you are injured or incapacitated and can no longer run the business? There are so many factors that could affect your business, making it vital to have a back-up plan where your retirement is concerned.
Some owners have simply avoided setting up a retirement plan because the process seems daunting. These things can easily be overwhelming, but there are a number of excellent advisors that can help direct you in this matter. There are also a myriad number of online resources that can give you excellent guidance at no cost – just make sure that the sources you use are reputable.
The final biggest reason small business owners fail to plan for retirement is simply that they haven’t considered it. Many plan to continue running their business until the end of their life. While this is admirable, you may feel differently in 30+ years. In fact, by then, you may be really looking forward to the break. However, if you failed to plan for retirement, you won’t have the choice.
Make certain that you plan appropriately for your retirement. Sit down and discover how much money you need to support yourself, and any dependents, and start saving so that you will have enough to cover your needs. It is never too late to start, but don’t delay the process any longer. Start planning today so you can have a better tomorrow!
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Contributed by MH attorney and senior partner, Dan R. Morris
This blog should be used for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader and should not be construed as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney in your community who can assess the specifics of your situation.
This blog should be used for informational purposes only. It does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader and should not be construed as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney in your community who can assess the specifics of your situation.
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