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Technically, yes: After you've left your employer, you can ask your plan administrator for a cash withdrawal from your old 401(k). They'll close your account and mail you a check. But you should rarely—if ever—do this until you're at least 59 ½ years old!

Choose the rollover option that's right for you* Principal offers a couple of different options for rolling over your old retirement accounts. Both of these options offer the potential for growth over time and continued tax deferral.

To cash out all or part of a 401(k) fund without being penalized, a person must reach the age of 59 1/2, die, become disabled or -- under some plans -- suffer a "financial hardship." Penalty-free withdrawals are also available when an employer discontinues the 401(k) plan without establishing a new defined contribution ...

A direct 401(k) rollover gives you the option to transfer funds from your old plan directly into your new employer's 401(k) plan without incurring taxes or penalties. You can then work with your new employer's plan administrator to select how to allocate your savings into the new investment options.

Gather your Principal 401(k) details. Choose a new account. Initiate your 401(k) rollover with Principal. Confirm that the Principal 401(k) funds are deposited to your new account.

How can I take money out of my IRA? To withdraw money from your account, call us at 800-222-5852 or complete a distribution form (PDF). If you don't currently have a bank account on file and want to do a direct deposit to your bank account, complete and return the Electronic Funds Transfer form (PDF).

How to Roll Over Your Principal 401k Step 1: Decide Which 401k Rollover Option Is Best for You. ... Step 2: Set Up Your Rollover Account. ... Step 3: Contact Principal. ... Step 4: Report the 401k Rollover on Your Taxes.

That is, you have 60 days from “the date you receive” a retirement plan distribution to roll it over into another plan, ing to the IRS. Taxes generally aren't withheld from the transfer amount, and this may be processed with a check made payable to your new qualified plan or IRA account.

If you choose to cash out your 401k, the money will usually be available within a few days. However, remember that you'll be subject to taxes and early withdrawal penalties if you don't roll over the account within 60 days.

Principal Funds questions. How can I take money out of my IRA? To withdraw money from your account, call us at 800-222-5852 or complete a distribution form (PDF).

Log in to your account or call us at 800-547-7754 and our retirement specialists can help you get the process started.

Wait to Withdraw Until You're at Least 59.5 Years Old By age 59.5 (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.

Technically, yes: After you've left your employer, you can ask your plan administrator for a cash withdrawal from your old 401(k). They'll close your account and mail you a check. But you should rarely—if ever—do this until you're at least 59 ½ years old!

Choose the rollover option that's right for you* Principal offers a couple of different options for rolling over your old retirement accounts. Both of these options offer the potential for growth over time and continued tax deferral.

To cash out all or part of a 401(k) fund without being penalized, a person must reach the age of 59 1/2, die, become disabled or -- under some plans -- suffer a "financial hardship." Penalty-free withdrawals are also available when an employer discontinues the 401(k) plan without establishing a new defined contribution ...

A direct 401(k) rollover gives you the option to transfer funds from your old plan directly into your new employer's 401(k) plan without incurring taxes or penalties. You can then work with your new employer's plan administrator to select how to allocate your savings into the new investment options.

Gather your Principal 401(k) details. Choose a new account. Initiate your 401(k) rollover with Principal. Confirm that the Principal 401(k) funds are deposited to your new account.

How can I take money out of my IRA? To withdraw money from your account, call us at 800-222-5852 or complete a distribution form (PDF). If you don't currently have a bank account on file and want to do a direct deposit to your bank account, complete and return the Electronic Funds Transfer form (PDF).

How to Roll Over Your Principal 401k Step 1: Decide Which 401k Rollover Option Is Best for You. ... Step 2: Set Up Your Rollover Account. ... Step 3: Contact Principal. ... Step 4: Report the 401k Rollover on Your Taxes.

That is, you have 60 days from “the date you receive” a retirement plan distribution to roll it over into another plan, ing to the IRS. Taxes generally aren't withheld from the transfer amount, and this may be processed with a check made payable to your new qualified plan or IRA account.

If you choose to cash out your 401k, the money will usually be available within a few days. However, remember that you'll be subject to taxes and early withdrawal penalties if you don't roll over the account within 60 days.

Principal Funds questions. How can I take money out of my IRA? To withdraw money from your account, call us at 800-222-5852 or complete a distribution form (PDF).

Log in to your account or call us at 800-547-7754 and our retirement specialists can help you get the process started.

Wait to Withdraw Until You're at Least 59.5 Years Old By age 59.5 (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.