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from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago
Retirement

I'm 30 and My Lender Wants Me to Cash Out $36,000 in 401(k)s for a Down Payment: But That's Actually a $1.2 Million Mistake

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

At 59, Tapping a $1.5 Million 401(k) First Could Trigger $55,000 in Penalties and Taxes

Bridging the gap to Social Security before age 62 can incur significant taxes and penalties on 401(k) withdrawals.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Retirement

Suze Orman to 50-Year-Old With $33K Divorce Debt Eyeing 401(k) Withdrawal: 'Don't Do It.'

Avoid hardship withdrawals from 401(k) to pay off debt; it jeopardizes retirement savings and incurs significant penalties.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Retirement

Retiring in Florida vs. Texas: Which State Taxes Your 401(k) Less?

Both Florida and Texas impose no state income tax on 401(k) withdrawals, IRAs, pensions, or Social Security, making the real cost comparison dependent on property taxes, insurance, sales tax, and living expenses.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
14 hours ago

I'm 30 and My Lender Wants Me to Cash Out $36,000 in 401(k)s for a Down Payment: But That's Actually a $1.2 Million Mistake

Withdrawing $36,000 from a 401(k) at age 30 for a house can cost about $1.2 million by age 65 due to long-term compounding and taxes/penalties.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

At 59, Tapping a $1.5 Million 401(k) First Could Trigger $55,000 in Penalties and Taxes

Bridging the gap to Social Security before age 62 can incur significant taxes and penalties on 401(k) withdrawals.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Suze Orman to 50-Year-Old With $33K Divorce Debt Eyeing 401(k) Withdrawal: 'Don't Do It.'

Avoid hardship withdrawals from 401(k) to pay off debt; it jeopardizes retirement savings and incurs significant penalties.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

A 60-Year-Old With $1.7 Million in a 401(k) Has Three Years to Execute the Most Consequential Tax Move of Retirement

Roth conversions must be completed by age 62 to avoid IRMAA Medicare premium surcharges, using the 22% bracket across three years to minimize taxes.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Before Your 401(k) RMDs Start at 73, Make Sure You Execute This Tax-Saving Move in Your 60s

Filling low-tax brackets with Roth conversions before required minimum distributions can substantially reduce lifetime taxes on large traditional 401(k) balances.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why Wealthy Retirees Are Spending Their 401(k)s First and Letting Social Security Compound to 70

Delaying Social Security to age 70 increases lifetime, inflation-protected benefits and enables five years of tax planning using 401(k) withdrawals and Roth conversions.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why Workers Are Draining Their 401(k)s at Record Rates

Hardship 401(k) withdrawals reached record highs of 6% in 2025 despite booming markets and record account balances, driven primarily by housing and healthcare costs.
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fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Trump doesn't want America to be 'a nation of renters,' but experts say at least one of his proposals may put homeownership more out of reach | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Trump doesn't want America to be 'a nation of renters,' but experts say at least one of his proposals may put homeownership more out of reach | Fortune

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Dave Ramsey Says Paying Off Your House With a 401(k) Is a Huge Mistake

Avoid early 401(k) withdrawals because taxes and penalties can eliminate roughly 40% and worsen debt; prioritize paying off debt and preserving retirement savings.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago

Will Boomers' 401K Withdrawals Create a New Market Drag as They Retire?

To be honest, I'm not at all surprised this question is coming up, although it's likely to have come up dozens of times in the same subreddit, as it's been a hot topic for as long as most of us can remember. There is no question that the baby boomer generation, which ranges from those born in 1946, immediately after World War II ended, all the way to those born in 1964.
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