Tapping into your retirement savings early may seem like a risky idea, but there are many reasons why you may have to take money from your 401(k) before retirement. These accounts are meant to support ...

Everyone dreams of enjoying an early retirement - but how many of us can? Truth is, you're going to need some serious savings ...

While an early withdrawal from a 401(k) may have a long-term impact on your retirement fund, it is sometimes necessary. You should still try to limit such a withdrawal to situations that allow you to ...

Most retirees know that at some point they’re going to start moving money out of their 401(k) plans. But not everybody thinks about how that happens, or how many ways there are to do it. Or which ones ...

When times are tough and household budgets are under severe strain, taking cash out of your 401(k) plan can provide some relief. However, it’s best to be cautious, as there are specific rules related ...

There’s no shortage of things that can knock retirement savers off track. Bear markets. Panic selling. Market timing. But there’s another less-known landmine: A 401(k) withdrawal rule that ...

Investors have to decide how much to withdraw, and are caught between the fear of outliving their funds or delaying joy too ...

For many of us, retirement may seem far away. However, if you ask people who have already retired, many of them will tell you just how fast it can creep up on you. That's why it's important to begin ...

Some older Americans will see a change in how they can make 401(k) catch-up contributions next year. Is there a catch?