Vesting and Your 401 k
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Understanding Vesting and Your 401(k)
Summary
Do you have a 401(k) retirement account? Have you checked if you're fully vested? Before switching jobs, it's crucial to determine your vesting status to avoid losing valuable employer contributions. Not being fully vested could mean losing a significant amount of money.What is Vesting?
Vesting refers to the ownership of the funds in your retirement account. The money you contribute to your 401(k) is always yours to keep, including any rollover amounts. However, employer contributions are subject to a vesting schedule that dictates how much of these funds you own outright.
How Vesting Works
Employers establish vesting schedules for their contributions. For example, you might be fully vested after three years of employment. In this scenario, you might own one-third of the contributions after the first year, two-thirds after the second year, and become fully vested after three years.
Why Vesting Matters
When you leave a job, your personal contributions and any rollover funds are always yours. However, incomplete vesting means you might forfeit some employer-contributed funds. Assess the financial implications of switching jobs, weighing any potential loss of unvested contributions against the benefits of the new position.
Fully understanding your 401(k) vesting schedule can help you make informed decisions about job changes and maximize your retirement savings.
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