Do this instead of an early 401(k) withdrawal
A new report shows more Americans are making hardship withdrawals, costing them money in the long run. “If…
401(k) Balances Hit Record Highs in 2025 as Hardship Withdrawals Also Rise
The median 401(k) balance, a better gauge of the typical saver than the average, hit $44,115, up 16%…
More Americans than ever made a major 401(k) retirement blunder in 2025 — it could cost thousands. Avoid their mistake
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Trump Says ‘The Only Thing Really Going Up Big’ Is Your 401(k)s — But Hardship Withdrawals Just Hit a Record High
Markets can rise fast, but so can pressure behind the scenes. President Donald Trump has pointed to growing…
401(k) hardship withdrawals more than double as people raid their retirement savings for emergencies
Hardship withdrawals — which can be taken only for “immediate and heavy financial needs” — have risen in…
A Record Number of Americans Are Tapping 401(k)s for Emergencies — Should You?
The average American’s defined contribution plan retirement savings rate is at an all-time high, according to Vanguard data.…
4 Reasons People Are Using 401(k)s for Emergencies, According to Vanguard
Vanguard recently released its 2025 report on how America saves. It revealed that a record 4.8% of 401(k)…