What’s the biggest mistake you can make when leaving your job for greener pastures? Posting a video of the last office party on YouTube? Using the boss’ reserved parking place on your last day? Cashing in your 401(k)? Okay, they’re _all_ bad ideas. But the worst _financial_ mistake you can make is closing out your 401(k). As reported by _The Motley Fool_ recently, a whopping 45 percent of workers who leave their jobs do just that. Such workers have to pay a 10 percent penalty if they are younger than 59 and a half, plus income taxes. A much better option is to transfer the assets to an IRA.
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p(matt). Some plans allow you to keep your money in your former employer’s 401(k) plan. However, you’ll have more investment options by transferring to an IRA. Brokerage houses such as
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