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Is Borrowing from 401k Funds Ever Okay?

November 27, 2016 by Justin Leave a Comment

“Never, ever, ever resort to borrowing from 401k funds. Ever.” If you have a 401k account through your employer, you have probably heard those words over and over again. Although the option for you to take out a loan on your 401k exists, most financial advisors will tell you that taking one out is a really bad idea. After all, you are trying to use your 401k funds to secure your financial future after you retire. Some people will even tell you that taking out a 401k loan is like stealing from yourself, since you won’t be earning anything on the money you have out. … [Read more...]

How to Borrow from 401k Funds in Case of a Financial Emergency

November 20, 2013 by Justin 1 Comment

Sometimes, you don’t have any other choice. You are staring at a pile of bills on your counter, your house was flooded by recent rains and you don’t have flood insurance, your wife just fell and broke her leg and you have depleted all of your emergency savings that you were diligently socking away for just such an occasion. Suddenly, your eye falls on your 401k statement and suddenly you know you have to borrow from 401k funds that you haven’t even thought about since you started working for your current company. While most financial experts will advise against taking out a 401k loan, you might not have any options left. If you are facing … [Read more...]

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