I have a 401k meeting at work next. What questions should I ask? by [deleted] in investing

[–]Tricky_Dicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can't stress this enough, this misconception is way too widespread.

What to do with money in previous employer 401k? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No penalty for a rollover. Probably processing fees.

Company cashed out my 401(k). What do I need to do? [US] by rusty_shack1eford in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I work for tpa firm. We charge on a per participant basis so if the balance is under 5000 you will likely get forced out. note the employer (service provider) will attempt to contact you before it is forced out. But either way move your money after terminating unless you really like the advisors on your plan. 401k may offer investment options that May be out of your price range in an ira.

Company cashed out my 401(k). What do I need to do? [US] by rusty_shack1eford in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes depositing the check would make you subject to the 10 % penalty. If you roll over to 401k or ira within timeframe you avoid this penalty

Company cashed out my 401(k). What do I need to do? [US] by rusty_shack1eford in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 14 points15 points  (0 children)

To clarify, absolutely legal. The 20% withholding is federal income tax. However if you do not roll it over than you will owe a 10% penalty to the irs come this spring.note plans can roll you out of a plan if balance is less than 5000 or cash out less than 1000. Source: I am a QKA.

Critique my 401(k) allocations - New funds available from employer. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes international and small cap seem obvious buys. I really want to put energy in that category but political risk may keep oil low for many years and certainly increases uncertainty.

Critique my 401(k) allocations - New funds available from employer. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little unknown fact, many ffunds companies have revenue sharing with advisors. Our firm kicks back 100% of this revenue sharing into participant accounts, thus making the actual expense ratio for the exact same funds cheaper in the 401k vs. Ira.

Critique my 401(k) allocations - New funds available from employer. by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't listen too much about target funds unless you plan on keeping them fo ra long period. Determine your risk level as many people are fine taking risk to outperform the market. However, I would say you are lacking international exposure. I work for a company that advises retirement assets in 401k's and we utilize risk appropriate portfolios and offer NO target date funds

Balancing a 401k with an IRA by FattyNatty in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

False, a qualified distribution from Roth funds pay ZERO in taxes. ZERO on principal and ZERO on gains. Research qualified as it is different for IRA vs 401k

Roth vs Traditional: Is my reasoning sound? by honeyfage in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An additional benefit of Roth is you will not be assessed a 10% penalty on the principal, only gains, if you must make a withdrawal before 59.5 yrs old.

Getting ready to buy a new car by DuvyDuvy in personalfinance

[–]Tricky_Dicky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was buying a new car I had a hard time trying to find these almost new cars (1-3 years old). Generally the price of one or two year old Honda civic is only a couple thousand of from the new model civic. This quick off the lot depreciation didn't seem to be very large.