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401(k) Hardship Withdrawals – What You Need to Know Subscribe to our channel: Click here to book a complimentary 15-minute call with us: Visit our site: Click to Enroll Today here: A record number of Americans are taking hardship withdrawals and tapping into their 401(k)s. According to Fidelity, “Participants taking hardship withdrawals from their accounts rose to 2.4% last year, up from 1.9% in 2021.” Vanguard also recorded a rise in hardship withdrawals in 2022. While alarming, it isn’t surprising as last year saw record high inflation, rising interest rates, and a 15% year-over-year increase in credit card balances. Whether 401(k) investors need the money to cover medical bills, to stay off eviction, or to pay tuition expenses, it’s clear they’re hurting for extra cash right now. Before you dip into your retirement savings, it’s critical to understand the implications of doing so. From taxes to losing more money than you planned, there’s a lot to consider

Can I Cash Out My 401(K) Without Quitting My Job? There are a number of ways to get money out of your 401(k) while still employed. The two most common of which are: 401(k) loans or in-service withdrawals. The question of whether you can get cash from your 401(k) without leaving your employer is yes, in most cases. The actual means to do so can vary from plan to plan. In doing so, it is important to note that an employer offering the plan (known as the plan sponsor) can opt-in or out of offering some of these methods. In most cases, it is written within a plan document as to what types of withdrawals are permitted within the plan. Make sure to check in with your company's HR department for the details specific to your plan. Read the full article here: Check out our website: DISCLAIMER: Andrew Crider, including but not limited to any guests appearing in his videos, are not financial/investment advisors, brokers, or dealers. They are solely sharing their personal e

Early 401k Distribution Without Penalty #shorts #retirement #financialfreedom Full Video Here: How To Take Early 401k Withdrawal Without Penalty || DON'T Rollover Your 401k || 401k Rule 55 Click Here For More retirement planning Videos: In this video, I want to talk about the Rule of 55 for 401k's and why if you are thinking about retiring early you should NOT rollover your 401k. The Rule of 55 is an IRS guideline that allow individuals in retirement to pull out retirement income from their old 401k without paying the 10% penalty for early withdrawals. This rule applies to 401k's and 403b's. The rule applies whether you are let go from work or you decide to retire. Why does the 401k rule of 55 matter? Because in today's world of FIRE movements and individuals wanting to retire at 55, the 401k rule of 55 gives retirees a way to get retirement income without paying a 10% penalty from qualified retirement assets. Remember, you are not allowed to