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Old 10-06-2006, 03:11 PM   #1
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401K early withdrawal

Hi everyone,

I have heard that you can withdraw money out of a 401K plan at age 55 without penalty. Is this true?
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YES, it's true,
but you may have to pay income tax
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So long as it is after your separation from service in or after the year you reached age 55.


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