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Your career may take many twists and turns. Americans, on average, have worked 11 different jobs by the time they turn 46 years old.
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Your career may take many twists and turns Americans, on average, have worked11 different jobs by the timethey turn 46years old. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2012, “Number Of Jobs Held, Labor Market Activity, And Earnings Growth Among The Youngest Baby Boomers: Results From A Longitudinal Survey.”
Which road will you follow? 1. Stay put: leave it in the plan 2. Convert it to cash 3. Move it to your new employer’s plan 4. Take it with you with a Rollover IRA
Option 1:Stay put You can often keep your retirement savings invested in your old plan after you leave your job.
Option 2:Convert your savings to cash Withdrawing your assets in a lump sum is an option, but it’s rarely the best choice for pursuing your retirement savings goals.
Avoid detours! Taking a cash distribution can have a significant impact on your ability to meet your savings goals
Cashing out could meanpaying a hefty toll Tax consequences: • Income taxes due at current rate • 20% mandatory withholding • 10% additional tax on early withdrawals* • Loss of tax-deferred status * Most withdrawals made before age 59½ are subject to a 10% additional tax penalty.
Cashing out could meanpaying a hefty toll * Most withdrawals made before age 59½ are subject to a 10% additional tax penalty.
There’s no substitute for time on the road to retirement Totalinvested $50,000 Total $367,009 Totalinvested $100,000 Total $245,425 Illustrative purposes only.
Option 3:Move your savings If you are changing jobs, you may be able to move your savings to your new employer’s retirement plan.
Moving your savings can get you further down the road to retirement
Option 4:Take it with you! Transfer your savings to a Rollover IRA without taxes or penalty.
A Rollover IRA offers a range of benefits, wherever your careertakes you
Keep your eyes on the road • Remember, cashing out can cost you • Compounding can help grow your savings • A Rollover IRA may offer more flexibility
Need directions? Talk to your financial advisor Call Putnam Investments
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