How can I check my 401k balance online?
You can find your 401(k) balance by logging into your 401(k) plans online portal and check how your 401(k) is performing. If you don't have access to your account online, contact your HR department and make sure your quarterly statements are being sent to the correct address.
How do I access my 401k plan?
Contact former employer
Contacting your former employer is the fastest way to find your old 401(k). The company's HR department should have records of your retirement account and can advise you on how to access it or roll it over if that's what you decide to do.
How do I look up my retirement?
To track other resources you may have in retirement, start by getting your Social Security statement and an estimate of your retirement benefits on the Social Security Administration's website, www.socialsecurity.gov/mystatement.
What is the primary focus of a 401k plan?
A 401(k) is a retirement savings and investing plan that employers offer. A 401(k) plan gives employees a tax break on money they contribute. Contributions are automatically withdrawn from employee paychecks and invested in funds of the employee's choosing (from a list of available offerings).