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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 44 MIN

What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?

from InvestTalk · host Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors

Millions of Americans change jobs every year without fully claiming the retirement contributions, unvested stock, and other compensation they've earned — and it adds up to billions in lost wealth over a lifetime. We break down the key financial steps every worker should take before handing in their resignation letter.Today's Stocks & Topics: Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Intel Corporation (INTC), Energy Forecast, Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI), Private Credit.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code sleep.me/INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/invest for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out TaskRabbit and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://taskrabbit.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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Millions of Americans change jobs every year without fully claiming the retirement contributions, unvested stock, and other compensation they've earned — and it adds up to billions in lost wealth over a lifetime. We break down the key financial...

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