🚫 Why It’s Not Usually the Best Idea to Leave an Old 401(k) Open 🚫
Switching jobs? It's easy to forget about that old 401(k), but leaving it behind might not be the best move. Here’s why:
Fees and Expenses: Old 401(k) plans can come with high fees that eat away at your savings. Without regular oversight, these costs can go unnoticed and unchecked.
Limited Investment Options: Sticking with your old plan means you’re limited to the investment choices it offers. Rolling over your 401(k) can provide you with more diverse and potentially better-performing options.
Difficult to Manage: Juggling multiple retirement accounts can be confusing and cumbersome. Consolidating your accounts simplifies management and helps you stay on top of your retirement strategy.
Lost Benefits: Some plans offer perks or benefits that might not apply once you leave your employer. Ensuring your funds are in an active, up-to-date plan can maximize the benefits available to you.
Risk of Neglect: Out of sight, out of mind. It's easy to forget about an old 401(k), and that neglect can lead to missed opportunities for growth or adjustments in your investment strategy.
So, what should you do? Rolling over your old 401(k) into a new employer’s plan or an IRA can give you better control, more investment options, and potentially lower fees. Additionally, while not a great option for many people, you can also cash it out.
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There may be benefits to leaving your account in your employer plan, if allowed. You will continue to benefit from tax deferral, there may be investment options unique to your plan, fees and expenses may be lower, plan assets have unlimited protection from creditors under Federal law, there is a possibility for loans, and distributions are penalty free if you terminate service at age 55+. Consult your tax professional prior to requesting a rollover from your employer plan. Source: TIMI disclosure guide: Retirement Plan Rollovers (144) Disclosure Text: There may be benefits to leaving your account in your employer plan, if allowed. You will continue to benefit from tax deferral, there may be investment options unique to your plan, fees and expenses may be lower, plan assets have unlimited protection from creditors under Federal law, there is a possibility for loans, and distributions are penalty free if you terminate service at age 55+. Consult your tax professional prior to requesting a rollover from your employer plan. Audience: Public When to Use: When discussing rollovers from an employer sponsored plan
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