Why do I set my retirement withholding rules as percentages?

A percentage rule fluctuates with you and allows you to contribute a lot when you're flush and just a little when you’re tight.

Your business income likely varies by week, month, and client. We’ve found that the best way to make sure you meet your retirement contribution goals is to set aside a percent of every payment vs. a dollar amount. A percentage rule fluctuates with you and allows you to contribute a lot when you're flush and just a little when you’re tight.