{"id":223,"date":"2024-12-17T21:01:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test5.samplewebsitelink.com\/onboardmoney\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2025-01-30T18:51:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T18:51:19","slug":"401k-account-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test5.samplewebsitelink.com\/onboardmoney\/401k-account-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"401K Account FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"223\" class=\"elementor elementor-223\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c8a194 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3c8a194\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7dbb121\" data-id=\"7dbb121\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-51b0502 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51b0502\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-46182ed\" data-id=\"46182ed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0553dc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0553dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">401k Account FAQs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4f1219 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4f1219\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-947486b\" data-id=\"947486b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38158ab elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38158ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 401(k) Accounts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcfdc4a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcfdc4a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-77dd416\" data-id=\"77dd416\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d4097 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_accordion\" data-id=\"30d4097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-accordion style-default jeg_module___6a52f2202d2cd\" ><div class=\"card-wrapper expand\">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-7442429\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-7442429\" aria-controls=\"expand-7442429\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">1. What is a 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-7442429\" style=\"display:block\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan that allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary on a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis. Employers may also offer matching contributions to encourage employee savings.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-d10eaf1\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-d10eaf1\" aria-controls=\"expand-d10eaf1\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">2. How does a 401(k) work ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-d10eaf1\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Employees choose how much of their salary to contribute to the plan, often as a percentage or fixed amount, which is then invested in options like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Contributions grow tax-deferred (traditional 401(k)) or tax-free (Roth 401(k)) until retirement.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-003ab14\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-003ab14\" aria-controls=\"expand-003ab14\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">3. What are the benefits of a 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-003ab14\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><ul><li><strong>Tax Advantages<\/strong>: Contributions to a traditional 401(k) reduce your taxable income, while Roth 401(k) contributions grow tax-free.<\/li><li><strong>Employer Matching<\/strong>: Many employers match a percentage of your contributions, providing free money toward your retirement savings.<\/li><li><strong>Automatic Savings<\/strong>: Contributions are deducted from your paycheck, making saving effortless.<\/li><li><strong>Compound Growth<\/strong>: Investments grow over time through compounding returns.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-28d8fd4\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-28d8fd4\" aria-controls=\"expand-28d8fd4\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">4. How much can I contribute to a 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-28d8fd4\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>For 2024, the contribution limit is:<\/p><ul><li><strong>$23,000<\/strong>\u00a0for employees under 50.<\/li><li><strong>$30,000<\/strong>\u00a0for employees aged 50 and older (includes a $7,000 catch-up contribution).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-7f70309\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-7f70309\" aria-controls=\"expand-7f70309\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">5. What is an employer match ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-7f70309\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>An employer match is when your employer contributes to your 401(k) based on your contributions, often up to a certain percentage. For example, an employer might match 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-5a44bd9\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-5a44bd9\" aria-controls=\"expand-5a44bd9\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">6. What\u2019s the difference between a traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-5a44bd9\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><ul><li><strong>Traditional 401(k)<\/strong>: Contributions are made pre-tax, reducing your taxable income. Withdrawals in retirement are taxed as ordinary income.<\/li><li><strong>Roth 401(k)<\/strong>: Contributions are made with after-tax dollars. Withdrawals in retirement are tax-free, including earnings.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-0791984\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-0791984\" aria-controls=\"expand-0791984\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">7. When can I withdraw money from my 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-0791984\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><ul><li><strong>Traditional IRA<\/strong>: No taxes if rolled over directly, as both accounts are tax-deferred.<\/li><li><strong>Roth IRA<\/strong>: Taxes are due on the rolled-over amount because Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax money.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-da96a70\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-da96a70\" aria-controls=\"expand-da96a70\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">8. What happens to my 401(k) when I change jobs ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-da96a70\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>When you leave a job, you have several options:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Leave It<\/strong>: Keep the funds in your old employer\u2019s 401(k) plan.<\/li><li><strong>Roll It Over<\/strong>: Transfer the funds into an IRA or your new employer\u2019s 401(k) plan.<\/li><li><strong>Withdraw It<\/strong>: Take a cash distribution, but this may incur taxes and penalties.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-733cd15\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-733cd15\" aria-controls=\"expand-733cd15\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">9. Can I borrow from my 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-733cd15\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Yes, many plans allow loans from your 401(k). You can borrow up to 50% of your vested balance or $50,000, whichever is less. Repayment is typically required within five years, with interest.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-db6cb2e\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-db6cb2e\" aria-controls=\"expand-db6cb2e\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">10. What are the penalties for withdrawing from a 401(k) early ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-db6cb2e\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Withdrawals before age 59\u00bd usually incur:<\/p><ul><li>A 10% early withdrawal penalty.<\/li><li>Income taxes on the withdrawn amount (for traditional 401(k)s).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3cbd28f\" data-id=\"3cbd28f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1092263 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_accordion\" data-id=\"1092263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-accordion style-default jeg_module__1_6a52f2202e423\" ><div class=\"card-wrapper expand\">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-7442429\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-7442429\" aria-controls=\"expand-7442429\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">11. How are 401(k) funds invested ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-7442429\" style=\"display:block\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>401(k) plans typically offer a range of investment options, including:<\/p><ul><li>Mutual funds.<\/li><li>Index funds.<\/li><li>Target-date funds.<\/li><li>Bonds.<\/li><li>Company stock (in some cases).<\/li><\/ul><p>You can choose how to allocate your contributions based on your risk tolerance and financial goals.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-f9b4e67\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-f9b4e67\" aria-controls=\"expand-f9b4e67\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">12. Can I contribute to a 401(k) and an IRA ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-f9b4e67\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Yes, you can contribute to both. However, the tax deductibility of your IRA contributions may be affected if you participate in a 401(k) and your income exceeds certain limits.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-7a7f233\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-7a7f233\" aria-controls=\"expand-7a7f233\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">13. What happens to my 401(k) if my employer goes out of business ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-7a7f233\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Your 401(k) funds are held in a trust account and remain yours. They are not part of your employer\u2019s assets, so your savings are safe even if the company closes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-831c240\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-831c240\" aria-controls=\"expand-831c240\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">14. How do 401(k) fees work ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-831c240\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>401(k) accounts may include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Administrative Fees<\/strong>: For managing the plan.<\/li><li><strong>Investment Fees<\/strong>: For managing the funds you invest in.<\/li><li><strong>Individual Service Fees<\/strong>: For specific actions, like taking a loan or making a withdrawal.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-124425d\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-124425d\" aria-controls=\"expand-124425d\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">15. What is a target-date fund ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-124425d\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>A target-date fund is a type of investment that automatically adjusts its asset allocation based on your expected retirement date. It becomes more conservative as the target date approaches.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-f8caecd\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-f8caecd\" aria-controls=\"expand-f8caecd\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">16. What is vesting in a 401(k) ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-f8caecd\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Vesting refers to the ownership of employer contributions. While your contributions are always yours, employer contributions may have a vesting schedule, requiring you to work for the company for a certain period before you own the full amount.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-757e853\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-757e853\" aria-controls=\"expand-757e853\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">17. Can I make changes to my 401(k) contributions ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-757e853\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>Yes, most plans allow you to adjust your contribution amount or stop contributions at any time. Changes usually take effect within one or two pay periods.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-4de6298\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-4de6298\" aria-controls=\"expand-4de6298\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">18. What is a 401(k) rollover ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-4de6298\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>A rollover involves transferring funds from your 401(k) to another retirement account, such as an IRA or a new employer\u2019s 401(k). This helps consolidate accounts and may reduce fees or provide more investment options.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-2877b22\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-2877b22\" aria-controls=\"expand-2877b22\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">19. Is a 401(k) the same as a pension ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-2877b22\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>No, a 401(k) is a defined-contribution plan where you control contributions and investments. A pension is a defined-benefit plan that guarantees a specific payout in retirement, typically funded by the employer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"card-wrapper \">\n                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                    <a href=\"#expand-b57603a\" class=\"card-header-button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-target=\"#expand-b57603a\" aria-controls=\"expand-b57603a\">\n                        <span class=\"title\">20. What happens to my 401(k) when I retire ?<\/span><div class=\"right-icon-group\">\n                <div class=\"normal-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-plus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n                <div class=\"active-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-minus-light\"><\/i><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"card-expand\" id=\"expand-b57603a\" style=\"display:none\"><div class=\"card-body\"><p>When you retire, you can:<\/p><ul><li>Withdraw funds as needed (subject to taxes for traditional 401(k)s).<\/li><li>Roll over the funds into an IRA for continued growth.<\/li><li>Set up systematic withdrawals for steady income.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>401k Account FAQs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About 401(k) Accounts 1. 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