You can contact the 401(k) Fund Office as follows: Phone: 1-800-424-9608 (participants); 202-785-2658 (others).
Furthermore, how do I find my 401k balance?
If you already have a 401(k) and want to check the balance, it’s pretty easy. You should receive statements on your account either on paper or electronically. If not, talk to the Human Resources department at your job and ask who the provider is and how to access your account.
- Call 1-800-395-1113 if you have a numerical contact number or are calling about a 401(k) plan with under 200 employees.
- Call 1-800-294-3575 if you work for a company with more than 200 employees.
Then, can you lose money in a 401k?
Your employer can remove money from your 401(k) after you leave the company, but only under certain circumstances. If your balance is less than $1,000, your employer can cut you a check. … For balances of $5,000 or more, your employer must leave your money in a 401(k) unless you provide other instructions.
Who do I call to cash out my 401k?
Do you mean withdrawing the entire amount because you’ve left the company or do you mean withdrawing some of the money in the account while you are still employed by the company? In either case, the short answer is, contact your HR department or in a small company, the plan trustee… typically the owner.
How long do you have to move your 401k after leaving a job?
You have 60 days to re-deposit your funds into a new retirement account after it’s been released from your old plan. If this does not occur, you can be hit with tax liabilities and penalties.
How can I access my 401k early?
If none of the above exceptions fit your individual circumstances, you can begin taking distributions from your IRA or 401k without penalty at any age before 59 ½ by taking a 72t early distribution. It is named for the tax code which describes it and allows you to take a series of specified payments every year.
How do I get my 401k money out?
Wait Until You’re 59½
By age 59½ (and in some cases, age 55), you will be eligible to begin withdrawing money from your 401(k) without having to pay a penalty tax. You’ll simply need to contact your plan administrator or log into your account online and request a withdrawal.