A 401(k) hardship withdrawal allows you to access funds from your retirement account before you reach retirement age, but it comes with strict rules.

The same principle applies to retirement – especially for lawyers. When I talk with lawyers approaching retirement, the ...

One of the best-known ones is the “4% withdrawal rule” – which is widely cited as a foundational strategy to build a successful retirement plan. Conceptualised by a California-based financial advisor, ...

You may be inclined to stop funding your 401(k) the year before you retire. But before you halt contributions, look at the ...

Spokane man pulled $400K from his 401(k) for a house, aiming to be debt-free, but now he owes $140K to the IRS. Big lesson: ...

Planning for retirement, a career break, or simply want to create a passive income stream? A Systematic Withdrawal Plan can make that happen ...

Most Americans fear a financial crisis could upend their retirement—but still haven’t planned for it. Here’s how to build a ...

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t have access to a 401(k) through your employer. Maybe ...

More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement ...

Savers with accounts like 401(k)s and I.R.A.s are required to make withdrawals starting at a certain age. Here’s how to ...

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