Managing Your Financial Future with Lucia Capital Group

Should You Ever Consider a 401(k) Loan?

Lucia Capital Group Episode 214

For many people, the 401(k) is their largest source of retirement savings. Because of that, it may be tempting to tap into some of that money in the form of a loan if you need some quick cash.

But is that smart?  Maybe - but only if you're aware of the rules and the potential pitfalls of borrowing from your plan.  While it can provide you with a certain amount of temporary money, if you don't know what the downsides are, you could find yourself in a big financial mess.

So what are the pros and cons?  Find out what you need to know about 401(k) loans from podcast host Johnny Dean and Rick "The Professor" Plum, CFP® on this week's episode of Managing Your Financial Future!