Should You Consolidate Your 401Ks?
Considering your options, there are three ways you can avoid tax consequences when leaving an employer’s 401(k) plan: You can leave your balance in the prior employer’s plan (if permitted); you can roll it into your new employer’s 401(k) plan; or you can roll it into an IRA.
There is a strong argument to be made for rolling into the new employer’s 401(k) plan. This may allow you to consolidate your existing 401(k) balance with future contributions. That consolidation might allow you to take a coordinated approach to asset allocation, retirement planning, and investment-performance monitoring.
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