Can You Withdraw Your 401(k) to Get Out of Debt?

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When Paying Off Debt With Your 401(K) Makes Sense More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Susan - Kelly Mc Kenna | permalink
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The experts warn against touching your retirement savings early, but there are situations where it is the best financial decision.
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For further reading: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/10/paying-off-debt-401k.asp ^[1]

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Cashing Out 401(k) To Pay Off Credit Card Debt? - The Simple Dollar More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by James Rucker | permalink
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A reader writes in with an interesting scenario: I'm 28 years old and I have two 401(k) accounts, both with about $30,000 in them. At the same time, I have
For further reading: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/emptying-out-a-401k-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/ ^[2]

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Stop! Never Cash Out Your 401(k) To Pay Creditors More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jill Nyren | permalink
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Withdrawing from your 401(k) can be a tempting way to pay overdue bills, but it's a mistake. The IRS is the only creditor who can legally seize your 401(k).

For further reading: http://www.moneyunder30.com/never-withdraw-from-401k-to-pay-creditors ^[3]

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Withdrawing vs. Borrowing From 401(k) to Pay Credit Card Debt More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Ron Perry | permalink
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When downsizing or job loss makes credit card debt unbearable, the 401(k) money looks tempting. But whether you take it or borrow against it, know the consequences
Tags: earnings,pay taxes,card debt,IRS,credit counseling,foreclosure,Internal Revenue Service,tax bracket,current credit card,interest rate,taxes,credit card debt

For further reading: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/04/25/withdrawing-vs-borrowing-from-401k-to-pay-credit-card-debt/ ^[4]

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1. http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/10/paying-off-debt-401k.asp

2. http://www.thesimpledollar.com/emptying-out-a-401k-to-pay-off-credit-card-debt/

3. http://www.moneyunder30.com/never-withdraw-from-401k-to-pay-creditors

4. http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2013/04/25/withdrawing-vs-borrowing-from-401k-to-pay-credit-card-debt/