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Have you considered taking a loan from your 401(k)? Many plans allow this, and it can generally prevent you from facing the penalties and taxes as... more » -
Try credit unions. They're generally friendlier to their customers than banks, and they quite often are only too happy to get rid of the currency ... more » -
You'll pay between 10% and 20% in early-withdrawal penalty, and it will count as income for the year, and be taxed accordingly. Figure at least 30... more »
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Answer to If I get married to myself, do you think I would still get all the free stuff that people give?
If you did, would you go on a honeymoon and stop asking inane non-questions? more » -
Yes, what everyone else has said: income tax + penalty. Avoid cashing in your 401K if at all possible. It is the emergency parachute of absolute la... more » -
Hopefully not too off-topic, but my evil credit card company sent me a letter warning me they were going to boost my interest from the introductory... more » -
Why not check with the place the 401K is through to find out about penalties? In any case, you'll lose an early penalty tax and also be taxed ... more » -
I cashed mine out a few years ago to go to college, I was taxed (pr penalized, or whatever they want to call it) at about 30%. Not to mention you w... more » -
Answer to If I get married to myself, do you think I would still get all the free stuff that people give?
Yeah, but power of attorney gets a little complicated. more » -
Answer to If I get married to myself, do you think I would still get all the free stuff that people give?
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