Thinking of Leaving Your Job? Make Sure Your 401(k) Won't Take a Hit – The Motley Fool

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Thinking of Leaving Your Job? Make Sure Your 401(k) Won’t Take a Hit  The Motley Fool

Job-hopping is a fairly common practice today, especially since the employment market is healthy and strong. If you’ve been with the same employer for quite some time, you may be inclined to pick up and explore opportunities elsewhere. But before you go that route, you’ll need to make sure it doesn’t hurt you financially — especially with regard to your 401(k). Are you fully vested in your 401(k)? The money you contribute out of your paycheck to your 401(k) is yours to keep, regardless of how long you stay with your company. But if your employer supplies matching dollars, you may not get t…

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