Getting fired starts a 60-day clock on your 401k. Most Americans miss it and lose thousands in penalties. Here's exactly what to do — step by step.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – The 60-day clock starts now
0:10 – The $14,000 math nobody shows
0:20 – The exact fix (10 minutes)
0:30 – Your 3 options explained
0:40 – The hidden trap inside option 2
1:00 – Option 1: Leave it — risks
1:30 – Option 2: Rollover — direct vs indirect TRAP
2:00 – Option 3: Cash out — full math
2:40 – The 4-step fix (exact steps)
3:20 – The 60-day calendar
3:40 – Marcus saves $47,000
4:00 – Reference card (screenshot this)
4:40 – CTA
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