The Top 401(k) FAQs In 2024
The Top 401(k) FAQs In 2024
August 1, 2024

A 401(k) is one of the most common retirement accounts that people have today. However, navigating the ins and outs of your 401(k) without proper guidance can be tricky. That’s why Frank is here to answer your top 401(k) questions in one comprehensive episode.

A 401(k) is one of the most common retirement accounts that people have today. However, navigating the ins and outs of your 401(k) without proper guidance can be tricky. That’s why Frank is here to answer your top 401(k) questions in one comprehensive episode.


On top of 401(k) questions, we take some time to get to know Frank a little better and open up the listener mailbag. This week, Russell asks whether he should allocate all of his retirement savings to a Roth account due to his concern about rising taxes in the future. There’s something for everyone in today’s show, so tune in and perhaps some of your questions will be answered!


Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

3:37 – Work plan offers 401(k) advice for a fee

5:45 – Rollover into IRA

8:32 – Adjusting investments approaching retirement

10:54 – What if I change jobs?

13:08 – Getting to know Frank

14:54 – Listener question


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