Name or update your beneficiary now. Go to or request a beneficiary form through your employer. Naming someone other than a spouse requires the spouse’s signature. P.O. Box 9394 Des Moines, IA 50306-9394 Contract/Plan ID Number:.

How do I get my 401k from principal?

To view or print it, log into your statement at If you have forgotten your password, or wish to make a change, select “Forgot Your Password” on the password entry page.

What is primary beneficiary vs contingent beneficiary?

The primary beneficiary is the person or entity who has the first claim to inherit your assets after your death. The only way a contingent beneficiary inherits anything from the account or policy is if the primary beneficiary or beneficiaries have predeceased you or otherwise can’t be found.

Can I withdraw from my principal 401k?

To cash out all or part of a 401(k) fund without being penalized, a person must reach the age of 59 1/2, die, become disabled or — under some plans — suffer a “financial hardship.” Penalty-free withdrawals are also available when an employer discontinues the 401(k) plan without establishing a new defined contribution …

Is principal an IRA?

A Principal IRA keeps you in the driver’s seat. A Principal® SimpleInvest IRA uses technology to create an investment mix personalized to you, that’s monitored and rebalanced on an ongoing basis. Let us connect you with a financial professional in your area to discuss a rollover IRA.

How do I make someone my beneficiary?

Most beneficiary designations will require you to provide a person’s full legal name and their relationship to you (spouse, child, mother, etc.). Some beneficiary designations also include information like mailing address, email, phone number, date of birth and Social Security number.

Where is my principal 401k account number?

Can be found on the upper right side of your retirement plan statement.

How do I login to my principal account?

How do I log in? Click “Log In” at the top of any Principal.com page, enter your username and password and click the “Log in” button. If you haven’t yet registered to access your account information online, it’s no problem.

What is a principal beneficiary?

A primary beneficiary is an individual or organization who is first in line to receive benefits in a will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or annuity upon the account or trust holder’s death. An individual can name multiple primary beneficiaries and stipulate how distributions would be allocated.

Should I add a beneficiary to my 401k?

If you are married, federal law says your spouse* is automatically the beneficiary of your 401k or other pension plan, period. You should still fill out the beneficiary form with your spouse’s name, for the record. If you want to name a beneficiary who is someone other than your spouse, your spouse must sign a waiver.

How do you add beneficiaries to a retirement account?

Add or change beneficiaries on a retirement account. Designate the Beneficial Owners and the Control Person on a legal entity account. Update the broker/dealer and/or Investment Representative information on an account. Establish check writing privileges on a new or existing money market fund in a non-retirement account.

How do I Manage my principal funds account?

You can manage and update your Principal Funds account using the forms below. Submit completed forms to your financial professional or directly to Principal Funds. For use with your existing Principal Funds 403 (b) (7) account.

How do I transfer a SIMPLE IRA to principal funds?

Transfer a SIMPLE IRA from another institution to Principal Funds. Establish systematic withdrawals from your Principal Funds non-retirement account to your checking or savings account. Form to authorize an individual to be listed as an Authorized Caller on a Principal Funds, Inc. account.

What is the difference between principal life and principal funds?

Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Co. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/-dealers.