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Preparing Small Biz Owners for Retirement: Wednesday's Retirement Scan

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Preparing small-business owners for retirement
Many small-business owners who are preparing for their golden years make the mistake of depending on the sale of their business to fund their retirement, as they usually overvalue their business, says a financial adviser. Another mistake they make is underestimating their personal expenses, a financial expert adds. Some small-business owners also fail to make use of financial products that can optimize their retirement savings, such as opening an individual 401(k) instead of an SEP IRA, an expert notes. -- Wall Street Journal more »

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