The Ultimate Guide to the Solo 401k: The Most Powerful Retirement Account in America
A detailed breakdown of the ultra powerful retirement account for the self-employed
Ankur Nagpal
March 26, 2025
Silly Money • by Ankur Nagpal
The Ultimate Guide to the Solo 401k: The Most Powerful Retirement Account in America
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The single biggest personal finance win for anyone with self-employment income:
Setting up a Solo 401k
This is the most powerful retirement account in America if you know how to use it to its full potential.
It allows you to:
Contribute up to $70,000 per year, per spouse
Take the entire amount as a tax deduction, or funnel it into your Roth IRA or a combination thereof
Invest the dollars in virtually any asset with no taxes while it compounds
Borrow up to $50,000 from your Solo 401k if you ever need short-term liquidity
Get a tax credit for setting one up
This article explores the nuance behind these accounts, including:
Let’s dive in.
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