Retirement, Investments, & Insurance for Individuals Invest & Retire Rollover an account

Rollover an account

Simplify your retirement planning with retirement account rollovers. Here's how. 
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Explore your retirement account rollover options

As you change jobs during your career, it’s easy to forget about retirement accounts you leave behind.

Moving—or rolling over—your retirement savings into one account can make managing your retirement savings easier.

Choose the rollover option that’s right for you*

Principal offers a couple of different options for rolling over your old retirement accounts. Both of these options offer the potential for growth over time and continued tax deferral.

Transfer to a retirement plan account with Principal.

Simplify your retirement planning with one website, one statement and one dedicated team. If you're joining a company that offers a retirement plan, your savings stay invested and you can continue to make ongoing contributions to help you save for your future.

Log in to your account or call us at 800-547-7754 and our retirement specialists can help you get the process started.

Open an IRA.

Your IRA comes with complimentary financial wellness resources, access to our team of experienced financial professionals, and more. You can choose from a wide range of investment options and can keep contributing money to that account to help you reach your retirement goals.

Call us at 800-247-8000 ext. 2251 to talk through your options and determine if an IRA is right for you. Or, select and open an IRA online.

Additional options

There are several options for your retirement savings and each has pros and cons to consider. Learn more about your retirement savings options (PDF).

Investment and insurance products are:

  • Not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any federal government agency, 
  • Not a deposit, obligation of, or guaranteed by, any bank or banking affiliate 
  • May lose value, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

This document is intended to be educational in nature and is not intended to be taken as a recommendation.

*You should consider the differences in investment options and risks, fees and expenses, tax implications, services and penalty-free withdrawals for your various options. There may be other factors to consider due to your specific needs and situation. You may wish to consult with your tax or legal advisor.

Financial professionals at 800-247-8000 ext. 2251 are sales representatives for the members of the Principal Financial Group. They do not represent, offer or compare products and services of other financial services organizations.

The subject matter in this communication is educational only and provided with the understanding that Principal® is not rendering legal, accounting, investment advice or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel or other advisors on all matters pertaining to legal, tax, investment or accounting obligations and requirements.

Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Co. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547-7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker-dealers. Principal Life and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options or products may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths.

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