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What are the 401K beneficiary rules I need to know and make sure I am aware of when managing my retirement accounts?

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Understanding 401Ks and retirement accounts can be really confusing. Are you sure your savings will go to your loved ones? What steps do you need to take to make sure your family is taken care of? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he discusses rules for 401K and retirement account beneficiaries.

What Are the 401k Beneficiary Rules I Need to Know and Make Sure I Am Aware of When Managing My Retirement Accounts? With Ralph Estep, Jr.

In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. talks about the important rules for 401K and retirement account beneficiaries. He explains how filling out and updating your beneficiary forms is crucial since these forms, not your will, decide who gets your retirement money when you pass away. He also talks about avoiding probate issues and why you should review your financial documents every year, especially after big life changes like getting married, divorced, or having a child. Tune in to get practical tips on handling beneficiary designations, knowing about spousal rights, and the importance of naming contingent beneficiaries.

00:00 Episode Overview

01:12 Listener’s Question

01:57 Bible Verse

02:24 Power of the Beneficiary Designation Form

04:00 Spousal Rights and Exceptions

04:45 Contingent Beneficiaries

05:21 Avoiding Probate

05:50 Reviewing and Updating Beneficiary Designations

07:17 Actionable Steps

07:46 Final Thoughts

08:19 Outro

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Understanding 401Ks and retirement accounts can be really confusing. Are you sure your savings will go to your loved ones? What steps do you need to take to make sure your family is taken care of? Tune in to this episode of the Ask Ralph Podcast with Ralph Estep Jr. as he discusses rules for 401K and retirement account beneficiaries.

What Are the 401k Beneficiary Rules I Need to Know and Make Sure I Am Aware of When Managing My Retirement Accounts? With Ralph Estep, Jr.

In this episode of The Ask Ralph Show, Ralph Estep Jr. talks about the important rules for 401K and retirement account beneficiaries. He explains how filling out and updating your beneficiary forms is crucial since these forms, not your will, decide who gets your retirement money when you pass away. He also talks about avoiding probate issues and why you should review your financial documents every year, especially after big life changes like getting married, divorced, or having a child. Tune in to get practical tips on handling beneficiary designations, knowing about spousal rights, and the importance of naming contingent beneficiaries.

00:00 Episode Overview

01:12 Listener’s Question

01:57 Bible Verse

02:24 Power of the Beneficiary Designation Form

04:00 Spousal Rights and Exceptions

04:45 Contingent Beneficiaries

05:21 Avoiding Probate

05:50 Reviewing and Updating Beneficiary Designations

07:17 Actionable Steps

07:46 Final Thoughts

08:19 Outro

LISTEN NOW

WATCH NOW ON YOUTUBE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)

WATCH NOW ON RUMBLE (OUR VIDEO VERSION)

VISIT OUR ASK RALPH SHOW GEAR STORE FOR ALL KINDS OF COOL MERCHANDISE - ENTER THE CODE "FREEBOOK" FOR A FREE DOWNLOADABLE COPY OF MY BOOK "MASTERING YOUR FINANCES"

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK INSIDERS GROUP

Please share our Podcast with all your friends and family!

Submit your questions or ideas for future shows - email us at

ralph@askralph.com or leave a voicemail message on our podcast page

Leave A Voicemail Message

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/askralphmedia Twitter (@askralphmedia) or visit www.askralphpodcast.com for more information.

To schedule a consultation with Ralph's team, contact him at 302-659-6560 or go to www.askralph.com for more information!

Buy Ralph's Book - Mastering Your Finances! on Amazon

Buy Ralph's Book - Gospel of Entrepreneurship: Following Jesus in Your Business Journey on Amazon

  continue reading

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