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Control of 403b funds

Last post 06-13-2008 12:53 PM by COXLEARN. 4 replies.
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  • 06-08-2008 5:42 PM

    Control of 403b funds

    Hi Scott: I appreciate any insight you might provide me with this inquiry. My wife has a 403b at work that is managed by a third party. She pays a 1% management fee for this service but is not satisfied with this service and would like to gain more control and eliminate this expense. Is there some way to move the funds in this 403b to another source such as an IRA that that she could still invest in via payroll deductions? John
  • 06-10-2008 10:01 AM In reply to

    Re: Control of 403b funds

    To the best of my knowledge, there is no easy way to do this. The best simple alternative is to make no further contributions to the 403(b) and start an IRA that she feeds through her checking account after making the required initial contribution. At Vanguard this is $3,000.

    This makes for "lumpy" investing and she'll miss the convenience of NEVER having the money available to spend. But it will reduce her investment expenses and she'll be able to contribute $5,000 a year if she is under 50, $6,000 a year if she is 50 or older.

    Scott

  • 06-10-2008 11:33 AM In reply to

    Re: Control of 403b funds

    Scott... Thank you for your response. One final question... can she rollover the 403b into the IRA? Regards, John
  • 06-11-2008 12:54 PM In reply to

    Re: Control of 403b funds

         Yes, when she no longer works for that employer.

    Scott

  • 06-13-2008 12:53 PM In reply to

    Re: Control of 403b funds

    Scott: Thanks for helping me think this situation through. John
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