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By Dan Saada
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Money's getting tight. More Americans are raiding their 401k retirement accounts to pay bills, buy groceries, and cover unexpected expenses that keep piling up across the country.
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Fidelity Investments released data showing hardship withdrawals jumped 10% in the first quarter compared to last year.
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Workers under 40 are hitting their retirement savings hardest. These younger folks often don't have emergency funds sitting around, so when the car breaks down or medical bills…
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Older workers near retirement are playing it safer. They've been through tough times before and know better than to mess with their nest eggs.
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The IRS lets people withdraw money early for certain things like major medical expenses or buying a first home. But the penalties and taxes eat up a big chunk of what you take out.
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When you borrow from your own retirement savings, you dodge the penalties and taxes. Sounds good, right? But there's a catch that's pretty brutal.
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Inflation keeps hammering families even though the Federal Reserve keeps trying to fix it. Wages aren't keeping up with rising prices for food, gas, and rent.
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Companies are trying to help. Many employers are rolling out financial wellness programs with budgeting tools and counseling services.
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Stock market swings make things worse. When retirement account balances drop, some people panic and pull money out before it falls further.
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Financial advisors keep warning people to get professional help before making withdrawal decisions.
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The Biden administration is reportedly looking at ways to help struggling households. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with financial advisors March 7 to discuss potential…
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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh wants to improve financial literacy among workers. The Department of Labor plans new guidelines about the consequences of accessing retirement funds…
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J.P. Morgan analysts are worried about what happens if this trend continues. They think it could lead to a massive drop in retirement savings nationwide.
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Congress is discussing changes to retirement savings policy, but nobody knows what'll actually happen. Meanwhile, financial pressure on households isn't letting up.
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Fidelity and Vanguard won't make predictions about where this trend goes next. They're just monitoring withdrawal patterns and economic indicators.
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