Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests the number of jobs a person will have during their lifetime is 12. That’s a lot of resignations. How one leaves a job says much about a person.

After six months, you’ve got a handle on the job, know you’re going to stay and have some experience with your new plan.

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Unlike traditional loans, a 401(k) loan is tied to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. That means your repayment options and timeline may change significantly once you are no longer with the ...

Leaving a 401(k) at a former employer can shrink your nest egg. These steps could help protect your retirement and boost savings.

The person accepting the job may interpret this to mean “the sooner the better.” Therefore, they might decide to leave their current job sooner than the standard exit time of two weeks to 30 days ...