Switching jobs is exciting, but it also brings up the big question: what happens to your Employee Provident Fund (EPF)? After all, you’ve been contributing every month, your employer has too, and that money is meant to support you later in life. The good news is, your EPF account is yours for life—it doesn’t vanish when you leave a job. But there are a few things you need to know.

Your EPF stays with you

Earlier, people had to open a new EPF account every time they switched jobs, which was a hassle. But now, thanks to the Universal Account Number (UAN), your EPF is linked to you, not your employer. That means when you join a new company, you simply give them your UAN, and your contributions continue in the same account. No more multiple accounts lying around.

Should you withdraw or tran

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