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How to Find Old 401(k) Accounts

Don't leave your 401(k) behind. Here's how to reclaim your hard-earned retirement savings.

By Kailey Hagen – Updated Apr 11, 2025 at 12:23AM

Key Points

  • Contact your past employers to track down information about your old 401(k)s.
  • Use the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits to find unclaimed 401(k)s with your Social Security number.
  • After finding your old 401(k), you must decide whether to keep it where it is or roll it over to a new account.
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