One of your most flexible 401k rollover options is moving your full account value into a rollover IRA. An IRA gives you greater freedom in choosing investments than a 401k rollover option. (more…)
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How to Avoid Tax Penalties with Different 401K Rollover Options
Posted by admin on April 30th, 2010
The best way to avoid tax penalties with different 401k rollover options is to understand how these different rollover options work and which one is most likely to create a tax burden for you. It’s also important to understand what these options are called and to ask for what you want by name when you request a rollover plan. As always, any 401k taxes or penalties on your money are your responsibility.
Two Types of 401k Rollover Options
Indirect Rollovers
The two main types of 401k rollover options are direct and indirect. In an indirect rollover, you request the money from your old 401k plan, receive a check from your former account provider and invest it yourself in another retirement account, such as an IRA. (more…)
Avoid Mistakes When Selecting Your 401k Rollover Options
Posted by admin on April 26th, 2010
Any time you’re trying to decide what to do with an old 401k from a former employer, you’ll want go over all of your 401k rollover options in order to find the right one for your retirement future. (more…)
Getting to Know Your 401K Rollover Options
Posted by admin on April 23rd, 2010
You might be surprised to find out that the rollover 401k plan, as one of the older retirement account options, is subject to a greater number of IRS regulations than some of the newer retirement account options that have been developed recently. (more…)
When to Choose Different 401k Rollover Options
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2010
While there are many 401k rollover options for you to choose from, there’s one thing you’ll want to keep in mind before performing any of the viable options mentioned here below – how old are you? As you might expect, your 401k rollover options are very different if you’re under the minimum retirement age of 59 ½ years old, as you may be subject to additional taxes and penalties if you perform certain types of rollovers at this age. Other rollover options can and will apply if you’re between the ages of 59 ½ and 70. (more…)
