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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 8 MIN

Mailbag: Is It Bad to Leave My Old 401k Where It Is?

from The T.I.M.E Blueprint: Navigating Taxes, Income, Money & Estate Planning with Oliver Asset Management · host Frank Oliver

If you’ve switched jobs in the past few years, chances are you’ve got an old 401k sitting somewhere, collecting dust and possibly fees. Today, Frank answers a listener’s question about what to do with old 401ks, when a rollover might make sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls when making the switch. While it may seem harmless to leave your old 401k alone, that decision requires careful consideration, so stay tuned!  Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🏦 What can happen if you leave your old 401k untouched📉 Why target-date funds may not be the best fit for you 🧾 How some 401k plans can trigger tax bills for beneficiaries🧭 Why a rollover could offer more investment flexibilityLearn more about the T.I.M.E™ process: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/time Phone: (720) 897-8463Contact our team: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/contact#CalendlyIt’s T.I.M.E for a plan! Schedule a no-cost session here: https://calendly.com/oliverassetmanagement/schedule-a-meeting-with-frank-oliver?month=2023-09 Get a copy of Frank’s book: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/book-copy-requestCheck out our other no-cost financial resources here: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/resources#GuidesandCheatSheetsAccess your Ed Slott Master Elite IRA Advisor Toolbox: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/colorado-ed-slott-master-elite-ira-advisorAttend an upcoming event: https://www.oliverassetmanagement.com/events Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqjvQuXjfc01YRwMUJBAsQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OliverAssetManagement/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oliver-asset-management-co/

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If you’ve switched jobs in the past few years, chances are you’ve got an old 401k sitting somewhere, collecting dust and possibly fees. Today, Frank answers a listener’s question about what to do with old 401ks, when a rollover might make sense, and how to avoid common pitfalls when making the switch. While it may seem harmless to leave your old 401k alone, that decision requires careful consideration, so stay tuned! Here’s what we discuss in this episode: 🏦 What can happen if yo...

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