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Episode 2691:
Mark Dennis of FinancialFinesse.com sheds light on the complexities of borrowing from your 401(k). He outlines the seductive ease of tapping into retirement savings for immediate financial needs but cautions against the long-term repercussions such actions may have on one's financial health and retirement planning. Dennis meticulously explores the benefits and pitfalls, emphasizing smarter alternatives to safeguard one’s financial future.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialfinesse.com/2017/10/23/is-it-ever-ok-to-borrow-from-your-401k/
Quotes to ponder:
"Plundering our retirement piggy banks can be tempting when a financial emergency arises, but this type of short-term fix may have some long-term consequences that are more expensive than we realize."
"Once you dip into your retirement stash and use it to relieve some type of financial pain, you can begin to slide down a slippery financial behavior slope."
"Bottom line: make sure you have carefully considered all other alternatives before you undo much of the hard work you have already invested in growing your retirement nest egg."
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