There are a number of ways to use existing retirement-savings vehicles to save without an employer, including a solo 401(k), a spousal individual retirement account (IRA), and a health savings account (HSA).
No, you can't open your own 401k. You can contribute to an IRA. The limit is 5500 for 2018. Note not all 401k have employer matches.
The safe withdrawal rule is a classic in retirement planning. It maintains that you can live comfortably on your retirement savings if you withdraw 3% to 4% of the balance you had at retirement each year, adjusted for inflation.
To qualify for a Solo 401(k), you must be self-employed or own a small business with no employees other than a spouse. But you don't need to be a full-time freelancer or business owner to qualify. You can own a Solo 401(k) even with part-time self-employment income, provided that other eligibility requirements are met.
The $1,000 per month rule is designed to help you estimate the amount of savings required to generate a steady monthly income during retirement. ing to this rule, for every $240,000 you save, you can withdraw $1,000 per month if you stick to a 5% annual withdrawal rate.
For $3,000 per month, you would need to save $720,000, and so on. The idea is that you'll have enough passive income streams to support you in your retirement years. Many retirees receive income from rental properties, dividends, pensions, annuities, Social Security and other sources.
Ing to this rule, for every $240,000 you save, you can withdraw $1,000 per month if you stick to a 5% annual withdrawal rate.