Early withdrawals can shrink your 401(k) savings. See how to calculate the IRS 10% penalty, and learn about exceptions, SECURE 2.0 updates, and penalty‑free alternatives.

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The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $568,040 as of June 2025. The median, though, was far less: $188,792.

Let's be honest. The idea of walking out the office door at 55 sounds almost too good to be true. Most people dream about it but never really figure out whether it's possible. The truth is, there's a ...