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EPISODE · May 19, 2025 · 26 MIN

05.19.25 The True Costs Of 401(k) Loans / Checked Bags - Lost & Found

from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard

The 401(k) is a great retirement instrument because saving is automatic and investments grow over time. So is it ever OK to ⁠borrow from a 401(k)⁠? Know the “opportunity costs”  involved. Also - good news if you like to ⁠check bags⁠ on flights.  401(k) Loans: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 No More Lost Luggage!: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: ⁠Is a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea? Almost Never⁠ ⁠How To Open a Roth IRA⁠ ⁠Enrolled agent information | Internal Revenue Service⁠ ⁠National Association of Enrolled Agents⁠ ⁠Should I Buy an AirTag for My Checked Airport Luggage?⁠ ⁠What Is an eSIM? 5 Things To Know⁠ - ⁠GIGSKY - International eSIM Data Plans⁠ ⁠Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card⁠ ⁠Deposit Insurance FAQs | FDIC.gov⁠ ⁠Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank?⁠ ⁠Are Credit Union Deposits Insured Up To $250,000? Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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