Record Numbers of Workers Are Raiding Their 401(k) Savings
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings because of financial emergencies.
Last year, a record 6% of workers in 401(k) plans administered by Vanguard Group took a hardship withdrawal. That is up from 4.8% in 2024 and a prepandemic average of about 2%, according to Vanguard.
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