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Finance401a Withdrawal
#RI-69e34359·7 months ago·
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“Withdrawing 401a cash match plan”

Withdrawal would leave me with a large tax bill and penalties

What I wish I knew
"I should have saved for retirement instead of withdrawing funds"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider long-term financial goals before making a withdrawal"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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