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

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

April 21, 2026 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the financial steps workers should take regarding their 401k when leaving a job to avoid losing retirement contributions and other compensation.

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 Pebl: https://hipebl.ai * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://plaud.ai * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/invest * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: https://scribe.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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