"IRAs Offer You More Flexibility for Early Withdrawals Than 401(k)s," September 27, 2019

Summary: IRAs Offer You More Flexibility for Early Withdrawals Than 401(k)s by Alix Langone The golden rule of retirement planning is to leave your nest egg alone until you’re retired. But life happens, and if you find yourself in need of cash, it pays to know the difference between an IRA and a 401(k). Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s are tax-deferred savings accounts that have strict rules for when you can and can’t take your money out.