401(a) Plan Questions & Answers

1. What is a 401(a) plan?

2. How are contributions to my 401(a) invested?

3. May I transfer between the different investment options?

4. What is the maximum that can be contributed to my 401(a) annually?

5. If I stop contributing to the plan, can I restart in the future?

6. How can I access money from my 401(a)?

7. Are there charges for withdrawals?

8. When am I required to withdraw my money?

9. What happens if I leave my current employer?

10. What happens to my 401(a) plan when I die?

11. What are the expenses/fees?