Should You Use a 401(k) Loan to Buy a House? Pros, Cons, ...

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1008. Thinking about raiding your retirement to fund a down payment? In this episode of Money Girl, Laura answers a question from Wendy, who’s considering taking a 401(k) loan to buy a home with 20% down. Learn the rules for using a retirement plan loan, its pros and cons, and alternatives for buying a home without borrowing from your retirement.Money Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips Podcast, hosted by Laura Adams.Have a question for Money Girl? Email: [email protected] or leave a voicemail: (302) 364-0308.Discover more from Money Girl!FacebookNewsletterTranscripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1008. Thinking about raiding your retirement to fund a down payment? In this episode of Money Girl, Laura answers a question from Wendy, who’s considering taking a 401(k) loan to buy a home with 20% down. Learn the rules for using a retirement plan...

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