Moving your old 401 (k) funds to a new 401 (k) or IRA is the best option for most people. It lets you avoid the tax penalties ...

It happens to a lot of people: You leave a job with every intention of rolling over your 401(k), but then you get busy with the next thing in your life and that account doesn’t seem so important ...

A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and ...

More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) retirement savings accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report. Those 31.9 million accounts represent nearly ...

Imagine retiring with $90,000 less in your nest egg—not because of a bad investment, but because you forgot about old 401(k) accounts from past jobs. In today’s job market, where career transitions ...

A buddy of mine recently found $40,000 in an old 401(k) account. This was from his first job out of college. Technically, he always knew the account was there. He just hadn't touched it in 15 years.

It's time to compare your 401(k) balance to the average 65-year-old and see how you stack up. And if you're behind, find out ...

Some Michiganders might have an unexpected payday in their future, as $1.7 trillion languishes in lost or forgotten 401(k) accounts, money that is just sitting around collecting interest. With an ...

Early withdrawals can shrink your 401(k) savings. See how to calculate the IRS 10% penalty, and learn about exceptions, SECURE 2.0 updates, and penalty‑free alternatives.

More than $2 trillion sits in forgotten or left-behind 401(k) retirement savings accounts, with an average balance of $66,691, according to a new report. Those 31.9 million accounts represent nearly ...