Explainer Videos

Complex Financial Topics Explained Clearly.

Explainer Videos

Complex Financial Topics Explained Clearly.

Financial decisions can come with a lot of questions. Our explainer videos break down important financial concepts into clear, practical lessons, helping you understand your options and make more informed decisions.

What Should I Do With My Old 401(k) After I Leave A Job?

What Should I Do With My Old 401(k) After I Leave A Job?

Changing jobs, leaving an employer, or getting laid off can leave you with an important question: What happens to the 401(k) you've built?

You may have several options; each option comes with different considerations, and the right choice depends on your circumstances, goals, and the rules of the plans involved.

Changing jobs, leaving an employer, or getting laid off can leave you with an important question: What happens to the 401(k) you've built?

You may have several options; each option comes with different considerations, and the right choice depends on your circumstances, goals, and the rules of the plans involved.

In this explainer, we break down the options available to you and the key things to consider before making a decision.

What You'll Learn

  • What happens to your 401(k) when you leave a job

  • The options you may have for an old 401(k)

  • What to consider before leaving your money in a former employer's plan

  • How moving your 401(k) to a new employer's plan works

  • How a 401(k) rollover to an IRA works

  • The difference between direct and indirect rollovers

  • Why cashing out your 401(k) can have tax consequences

  • Important questions to consider before choosing your next step

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