Why the 401(k) Has Become a Rainy Day Fund

WSJ Your Money Briefing

More Americans are breaking into their 401(k) accounts to help with financial emergencies. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the uptick in hardship withdrawals and what you should know before taking one. 


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More Americans are breaking into their 401(k) accounts to help with financial emergencies. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host Julia Carpenter to discuss the uptick in hardship withdrawals and what you should know before taking one. 


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2025-03-13 7 min
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