The Trump administration's proposal to let you tap your 401(k) for a house down payment already exists under current IRS rules. However, pulling money out comes with costly consequences.

When facing financial challenges, individuals may consider taking a 401(k) loan or withdrawal as a potential solution. A 401(k) loan refers to borrowing money from one's own 401(k) retirement savings, ...

More than one in three U.S. workers have taken loans, early withdrawals, or hardship withdrawals from their retirement savings, according to new data from the Transamerica Institute. Personal finance ...

Early withdrawals from your 401(k) may ease today’s cash crunch, but taxes, penalties, and lost compound gains can cost you ...

Ideally, you'd approach retirement savings from multiple angles.

Small 401(k) mistakes in your 70s can trigger taxes, penalties, and lost income. Here are nine common errors retirees should ...