A large portion of employees withdraw their entire 401(k) balance when they leave a job rather than rolling it over to their new employer or another account, Vanguard found.

Both can tap your home's equity, but one could cost you a lot more than the other when the new year rolls around.

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What Is Cashing Out a 401(k) After Leaving a Job? Cashing out a 401(k) after leaving a job involves withdrawing all the funds from your account, which can provide immediate cash. However, doing so has ...

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After years of building equity in your home, you might find yourself needing access to funds. Indeed, the average U.S. homeowner now has about $207,000 in "tappable" equity – that is, funds they could ...

There are plenty of financial sins out there, including not saving enough, failing to take advantage of available tax deductions and spending lavishly on cars, clothing or vacations that you can’t ...

A cash-out refinance is a financial tool that allows homeowners to tap into their home's equity by replacing their existing mortgage with a new, larger loan. The difference between the new loan amount ...