Yes, you can transfer a 401(k) to a Roth IRA. Let’s say you contributed income to a 401(k) account through your employer, but then you change employers. If you were to withdraw your savings, you would get heavily penalized with taxes for making an early withdrawal. Instead, protect your savings by rolling them over to a Roth IRA account. There is more to be said on this strategy, so be sure to check out our rollover IRA guide, so that you can do it the right way.