Your 401(k) doesn’t just disappear when you die. Here’s how it’s transferred, who gets it, the tax impact, and why beneficiary updates matter more than you think.
A 401(k) can be one of the largest assets in an estate, but its treatment after death is governed by specific rules.
The order in which you withdraw money from retirement accounts can significantly impact how much you owe in taxes. One of the most popular withdrawal strategies involves drawing from taxed accounts ...