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What to do when you change jobs and there is no 401k and you have 401k account from previous job?


What to do when you change jobs and there is no 401k and you have 401k account from previous job?

Roll it into an IRA at a brokerage or Vanguard or Fidelity. You can leave it where it is if it is enough but rolling it over gives you more control. Rolling it to a new 401K isn't usually a good idea since fees are high in 401K plans.

Move it to a place like your bank or a major investment house like Fidelity or you can leave it at your old job...whatever you do DONT TAKE ANY OUT.

The investment firm that manages your 401k can recommend a group account that you can join to keep the 401k intact.

You can roll it into a self-directed IRA or you can leave it where it is. I currently have two 401K's. One with my previously employer and one with my current employer. I have more investment choices because of it.

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