Retirement Options When Leaving an Employer

Keeping your money working harder for you may be simpler than you think.

Understand Your Choices

Leaving an employer can bring change and uncertainty, including decisions about your retirement assets. Understanding your options can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

This may be an option, depending on your former employer’s retirement plan; check with the plan administrator.

Pros:

  • Consistency (investment choices may remain the same. You may also consider different investment alternatives within the plan)
  • Maintain tax-deferral of your investment
  • No immediate withdrawal penalties[1]
  • No immediate income tax obligations[1]
  • Ability to move money to a rollover IRA or to a new employer’s retirement plan at a later date

Cons:

  • Dependent upon former employer permitting money to remain there
  • May need a minimum $5,000 balance to be eligible
  • Limited investment options
  • Limited access to your money
  • Inability to make additional contributions
  • Loans are not permitted
  • Required Minimum Distributions are triggered by your attainment of age 73, up from 72 (the RMD age as of 2019)

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