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Most companies will allow you to leave your 401k plan with them as long as the balance is over five thousand. If the balance is lower than that they will most likely return it to you as a check. Rolling your 401k will usually cost you a 10% early withdrawal penalty. If you cash your 401k you will get a penalty plus have to pay a huge amount of taxes to the IRS. So consider all options before making the leap to switch companies.

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