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Cashing out your 401(k) for an emergency – read this first

An emergency can strike when you least expect it. Maybe your car breaks down, or medical bills start piling up. Whatever the reason, it can be frustrating, especially if you are short on funds. Situations like that may make you wonder if cashing out your 401(k) is the right move. Typically, people have a significant
Why you need a cash cache
5 must-follow steps to bounce back from a financial emergency

Everyone experiences an unexpected financial emergency at one point or another. Whether it’s a job loss, medical emergency or even a natural disaster like the devastating hurricanes that recently hit Texas, Florida and the Caribbean, the sad reality is that there are any number of unexpected emergencies that cause people to lose everything they have
How to prepare for family emergencies while freelancing

Work productivity can grind to a halt when you experience personal or family emergencies. Taking “vacation” time to cope isn’t always possible for freelancers who get paid by their work output. Ultimately, your best bet is preparing for the unexpected in advance. While work is important, taking time to deal with what’s going on in
How retirees can use their home’s wealth as an emergency fund

With more baby boomers moving into retirement every day, the wealth locked up in their homes seems ripe for the picking. And a relatively new way to put that wealth to work–the standby reverse mortgage strategy–is garnering increasing attention. Some researchers say the strategy can increase the longevity of a retiree’s portfolio by opening the