How do I find out if I have 401k money from a previous employer?

How do I find out if I have 401k money from a previous employer?

The simplest and most direct way to check up on an old 401(k) plan is to contact the human resources department or the 401(k) administrator at the company where you used to work. Be prepared to state your dates of employment and Social Security number so that plan records can be checked.

Is AXA a 401k?

AXA XL offers a traditional (pre-tax) 401(k) plan that allows you to contribute up to 50% of your eligible pay on a pre-tax basis. Pre-tax contributions reduce your current taxable income, and any earnings are tax-deferred. Your contributions to this account are subject to both plan and IRS limits.

Is a 401k an employer retirement plan?

A 401(k) plan and pension are both employer-sponsored retirement plans. A defined-contribution plan allows employees and employers (if they choose) to contribute and invest funds to save for retirement, while a defined-benefit plan provides a specified payment amount in retirement.

Is AXA Equitable a retirement plan?

A hassle-free retirement certainty1 option for employees. For employers, an Equitable 401(k) retirement plan offers effortless management, fiduciary protection, and personalized guidance on striving for some degree of retirement certainty.

How do I cash out my 401k after I leave my job?

Cashing Out a 401(k) in the Event of Job Termination You just need to contact the administrator of your plan and fill out certain forms for the distribution of your 401(k) funds. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) may charge you a penalty of 10% for early withdrawal, subject to certain exceptions.

Is Equitable a good retirement plan?

Educators make Equitable the #1 choice for 403(b) plans That’s just one reason why we are the #1 choice for educators in K-12 schools in the U.S.1 and help thousands of non-profit employees realize their retirement dreams.

What is employer retirement plan?

Employer-sponsored savings plans such as 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans provide employees with an automatic way to save for their retirement while benefiting from tax breaks. The reward to employees who participate in these programs is they essentially receive free money when their employers offer matching contributions.

Do employers have to offer retirement plans?

Are employers required to offer retirement plans? Employers generally are not required to offer their employees retirement benefits. However, some states have government-sponsored retirement plans with mandatory participation.

Is AXA a 403b?

AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company is the #1 provider of retirement plans for K-12 schools, serving more than 820,000 participants in over 17,000 plans. The AXA EQUI-VEST® 201 series for 403(b) plan is a deferred annuity contract that is designed for school district employees.