What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?

Millions of Americans change jobs every year without fully claiming the retirement contributions, unvested stock, and other compensation they've earned — and it adds up to billions in lost wealth over a lifetime. We break down the key financial steps every worker should take before handing in their resignation letter. Today's Stocks & Topics: Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR), Market Wrap, iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF (EWL), Franklin FTSE Switzerland ETF (FLSW), Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job?, Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), Intel Corporation (INTC), Energy Forecast , Badger Meter, Inc. (BMI), Private Credit. Our Sponsors: * Check out Pebl: * Check out Plaud AI and use my code INVEST for a great deal: * Check out Quince: * Check out Scribe and use my code scribe.how/invest for a great deal: Advertising Inquiries:

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What Happens to Your 401k When You Leave a Job? is an episode from InvestTalk by Hosts Justin Klein & Luke Guerrero, CFA | Wealth Managers and Investment Advisors.

This episode is 44:39 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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