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- A Direct Rollover into another Retirement Account has no tax consequences
- Rollovers can be processed online through the "Distributions" tab of your account or by calling Principal's Client Contact Center 1-800-547-7754. Principal can mail rollover forms to you (email or fax may also be an option)
- All your money stays in one place, so it's easier to track as well as to know how much you have set aside for retirement
Stay with Principal - IRA
(move the funds into an IRA - Individual Retirement Account)
- No tax consequences (the money stays in an approved retirement vehicle, so you won't incur early withdrawal penalties or be issued a 1099)
- Options to add money (up to annual IRA limits)
- Continued service from Principal Financial Group
- Some fees may apply
Stay with Principal - PRA
(leave the balance in the account, if no rollover action is
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taken funds in excess of $5,000 automatically roll into a PRA - Personal Retirement Account)
- No tax consequences (the money stays in an approved retirement vehicle, so you won't incur early withdrawal penalties or be issued a 1099)
- No option to add money to the account unless it's rolled into an IRA (see above)
- Continued service from Principal Financial Group
- Some fees may apply
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