Learn the 401(k) early withdrawal penalty rules, exceptions and smart ways to avoid taxes and fees so you can protect your ...

Learn about qualified distributions from retirement accounts, IRS rules, tax implications, and how to maximize your tax benefits while avoiding penalties.

There's usually a 10% early withdrawal penalty if you take money out of your 401(k) under age 59 1/2. The Rule of 55 lets you take funds from your most recent employer's 401(k) without penalty if you ...

Remember that as you get closer to retiring, your retirement portfolio should be less risky. Consider safer investment ...

Retirees with significant assets often have to plan around required minimum distributions (RMDs). If you already have ...

One of the most popular withdrawal strategies involves drawing from taxed accounts first, then tax-deferred accounts, and ...