401(k)/SEP/Simple IRA
A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered through employment. It allows employees to save and invest a portion of their paycheck before taxes are taken out.
A simplified employee pension (SEP) is a retirement plan employer or self-employed individuals can contribute to. The employer is permitted a tax deduction for contributions made to the SEP plan and makes contributions to each eligible employee's SEP IRA on a discretionary basis.
A SIMPLE IRA is a retirement plan that may be established by employers or self-employed individuals. The SIMPLE IRA allows qualified employees to contribute part of their pretax compensation, meaning that the tax on the money is deferred until it is distributed.