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Learn how to calculate IRS’s 10% early‑withdrawal penalty on 401(k)s—with examples, exceptions, SECURE 2.0 updates, and penalty‑free alternatives.

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A 62-year-old spent the bulk of their pension to pay down debt, leaving little for retirement. Here's what they should have done instead.

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