Need Help with a 401K rollover

How’s your retirement planning coming along? Have you ever pondered about the merits of rolling over
your 401K or transferring your IRA but can’t make head or tail of all the financial jargon out there? Well,
that’s what we’re here for. Let's dive right into what benefits you could be reaping, without all the
technical talk.

Have you left a job recently or are planning on retiring? If yes, you may want to consider rolling over your 401K into an IRA. This process is not as scary as it sounds and can offer a world of benefits. For starters, rolling over your 401K can open up a wider range of investment options for you. It's no secret that 401Ks can sometimes offer a limited investment selection. By switching to an IRA, you're opening the door to an abundance of diverse investment opportunities.

A plan participant leaving an employer typically has four options (and may engage in a combination of these options), each choice offering advantages and disadvantages. For balance, please update your material to include each option below: • Leave the money in his/her former employer’s plan, if permitted; • Roll over the assets to his/her new employer’s plan, if one is available and rollovers are permitted; • Roll over to an IRA; or • Cash out the account value.

Now, let’s briefly touch upon transferring your existing IRA. If you're not happy with the service you're getting or your investment performance, why not think about a switch? Transferring your IRA to DATCU will potentially offer better investment choices, and definitely even stronger customer service.
A word of caution though, make sure you do a direct transfer to avoid taxes and penalties. With a direct transfer, the money never passes through your hands, so you're not liable to any surprise tax bills.