Read This Before You Leave Your Job

Just One Thing | December 24, 2012 | Topics: Retirement 

Ready to quit your job? Before you bolt, check out whether you're leaving retirement benefits behind. In most companies, you have to work for at least five years to become vested. If you're leaving a lot of cash on the table, it may be worthwhile to hang on to receive your full benefit. If you've already started the new job, be sure to move over your 401(k) account from former employers, and consider consolidating them into a rollover IRA. You'll be able to better manage your assets and you'll gain access to a range of investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. This week, learn more about the importance of 401(k)s and IRAs, and decide what's the right option for you.

Source: BlackRock

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