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Cashing out 401k loan

Lane Kawaoka
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Has anyone cashed out their 401k?  You would have to pay a 10% penalty plus you pay federal/state taxes.  Any comments is it too risky or risky not to do it?

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To learn more about the 401k loan rules, see the following:

https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-loans

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