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#RI-69a90c3d·2 months ago·
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Considering 401k withdrawal for new house

We'll use 401k money to build a new house before selling our current one

What I wish I knew
"Taxes and compounding costs are higher than expected"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative uses for 401k funds, like investing or paying off debt"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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