“Is It Bad to Leave My 401k Where It Is?”

The Happy Retirement Show with Victor Gray and Colin Hurst

If you’re approaching retirement, it’s critical to make sure your 401k is working as efficiently as possible, not holding you back. In this episode, Colin and Victor tackle a common question: should you leave your 401k where it is when you retire? They walk through why leaving your account behind might limit your investment choices, expose you to higher hidden fees, and make accessing your money more complicated.

You’ll also hear how rolling over to an IRA can give you greater flexibility, lower costs, and more control over your retirement dollars- and why taking advantage of an in-service distribution at 59½ could be a smart move even before you retire. With relatable analogies (like comparing your plan to a restaurant menu), this episode makes it clear why your old 401k might be doing less for you than you think.

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

🔄 Pros and cons of leaving a 401k behind

💡 Why IRAs offer more control and flexibility

🧾 Hidden fees and limited investment options in a 401k

📅 What to know about in-service distributions at 59½

📈 Keeping every retirement dollar working for you

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