return2ozma@lemmy.world to News@lemmy.world · 1 day agoRetirees 'stunned' as market turmoil over tariffs shrinks their 401(k)swww.nbcnews.comexternal-linkmessage-square115fedilinkarrow-up1552arrow-down12
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minus-squareChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·17 hours agoYou can cash out a 401k but you’ll pay a 20% penalty and then have to pay taxes on the remaining amount - since the money put into a 401k is untaxed until it’s drawn upon. Liquidating your 401k is a desperation catastrophe.
You can cash out a 401k but you’ll pay a 20% penalty and then have to pay taxes on the remaining amount - since the money put into a 401k is untaxed until it’s drawn upon. Liquidating your 401k is a desperation catastrophe.