Learn the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty rules, exceptions and smart ways to avoid taxes and fees so you can protect your ...

Learn about qualified distributions from retirement accounts, IRS rules, tax implications, and how to maximize your tax benefits while avoiding penalties.

If you’ve been saving for retirement, you’ve probably wondered: when can I actually take money out of my 401(k) without paying penalties? The IRS has very specific 401(k) withdrawal rules, and ...

There's usually a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you take money out of your 401(k) under age 59 1/2. The Rule of 55 lets you take funds from your most recent employer's 401(k) without penalty if you ...

Since withdrawals from their Roth IRAs are off the table for now, the couple must choose how much to take from the remaining accounts. They decide to withdraw 60% from their 401 (k)s ($24,000) and 40% ...