401KHow do I get my 401k early?

vanimaluver Posts: 6, Reputation: 1

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Mar 4, 2009, 09:01 PM

401KHow do I get my 401k early?

How do I get my 401k early?

codyman144 Posts: 544, Reputation: 31

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Mar 4, 2009, 09:35 PM

Without details, don't unless you want to pay some stiff penalties.

You can borrow against it however.

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