Should I Cash Out My 401k?
Evaluate the implications of withdrawing from retirement savings
1. How urgent is your financial need?
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Low
High
2. Have you explored other funding options?
3. Do you understand the tax penalties?
4. What percentage would you withdraw?
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Low
High
5. How will this affect retirement plans?
6. Is a 401k loan an option instead?
7. How many years until retirement?
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Low
High