Changing Jobs Series

Changing Jobs

If you are changing jobs, you will need a strategy to maximize the benefits of your existing 401(k), 403(b) or other pension account balances. Most people will find that the best option is a direct rollover into an IRA. But, you are not most people, you are you, and there are a few things you should consider before you make your decision. Check out our series, "Smart Moves for Your Pension Plan

09/01/09 - Don’t Lose Retirement Benefits When Changing Jobs

The average American changes jobs about once every three and a half years. That means that a person could easily switch jobs more than ten times...read more

03/22/02 - Changing Jobs: Smart Moves For Your Pension Plan I

If you are changing jobs, one of the many big decisions you will face is what to do with your pension plan. You have four basic choices, each with...read more

03/20/02 - Changing Jobs: Smart Moves For Your Pension Plan II

Hopefully, you won't be tempted to take the money and blow it. The advantages of deferral are just too great to pass up. Having eliminated that as...read more

03/14/02 - Changing Jobs: Smart Moves For Your Pension Plan III

The number of people that actually roll over their pension plans from one employer to another is very, very small. Most will find that a rollover...read more

03/07/02 - Changing Jobs: Smart Moves For Your Pension Plan IV

After you have considered all the other possibilities, you will most likely find that your best choice for your pension funds is the IRA rollover....read more