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Plan Rules & Benefits
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Jul 10, 2026
401(k) Beneficiary Rules: What Happens to Your 401(k) When You Die?
Your 401(k) beneficiary form matters. Spouses often have special rights, non-spouse heirs face different distribution rules, and divorce or remarriage is a reason to review the designation.
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Your 401(k) balance and your vested balance may be different. Here is how vesting works, what you can lose when leaving a job and how to value a vesting schedule.
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