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Old 07-06-2025, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Caymus View Post
Just keep in mind that a 401k has more legal protections than an IRA.
That may be true, but it wouldn't stop me from converting. You never know how a prior employer will change the 401K. Also:

"Most tax-deferred accounts such as 401(k) plans, traditional and Roth IRAs, pension plans, and 403(b) accounts are protected from creditors under Florida law."