Which retirement plan is designed for the self-employed?

• A. The self-employed
• B. The government employees
• C. Large corporations
• D. Part-time workers

Answer: (A)

Retirement plans designed for people who run their own business exist to help the self-employed save for retirement with tax-advantaged contributions that fit a business owner’s earnings. Because a self-employed person acts as both employer and employee in their own business, these plans (such as SEP-IRAs or Solo 401(k)s) allow flexible, potentially higher annual contributions and simple setup, making them well-suited for someone who doesn’t have a traditional employer-provided plan. Government employees typically rely on government pensions, large corporations offer 401(k) plans to their employees, and part-time workers may not have a plan designed specifically for their self-employed status. The option that references the self-employed is the best fit because it points to the group for whom specialized retirement arrangements exist.

Common self-employed options include SEP-IRAs and Solo 401(k)s, which provide tax-deferred growth and contributions based on net earnings, with rules that accommodate the self-employed uniquely.