Dipping into your 401(k) before age 59½ usually means penalties, taxes and lost earnings. But there are some exceptions.

Most 401 (k) and similar retirement savings plans like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow homebuyers to withdraw or ...

Vanguard’s How America Saves 2026 report found the most common reasons for tapping a 401(k) in advance were to avoid ...

There are more ways than ever to use your retirement account as an ATM. But those transactions come at a cost.

A large portion of employees withdraw their entire 401(k) balance when they leave a job rather than rolling it over to their new employer or another account, Vanguard found.

Learn how a Roth 401(k) works in 2026, including contribution limits, withdrawal rules, tax benefits and how it compares with a traditional 401(k) or Roth IRA.

Gold IRA withdrawals come with strict tax rules. Here's what investors should understand before taking money out.

Cashing out your 401 (k) is a decision you might sorely regret. When you leave a job for a new one, there are a host of tasks ...

Learn how borrowing from a 401(k) works, including loan limits, repayment rules and the potential risks before you take money from retirement savings.

A 401(k) can really boost your retirement savings. According to a new study, people who save for retirement with a 401(k) have significantly more savings than those who don't.

Maximize retirement savings as a high earner: prioritize 401(k) match, then Roth and taxable accounts, plus Solo 401(k)/SEP IRA options—learn the ...