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When do I have to take the money out?

After you turn 70 ½, you must make required minimum withdrawals from a 401(k). That means you can't leave the money in there, growing and growing, as you might like to do if, for example, you plan on living a really long time. If that's your situation, you're probably better off with a Roth 401(k). To top of page

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