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	<title>401K Financial Planning</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Can money from a 401k loan for a first time home go towards a down payment AND closing costs?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/418</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Donna S asked: I know I can use a loan from my 401k towards the down payment. If I have some money left over from the 401k after that, can I use the rest for the closing costs?
Question posted courtesy of: Chris
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<div><em><strong>Donna S</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>I know I can use a loan from my 401k towards the down payment. If I have some money left over from the 401k after that, can I use the rest for the closing costs?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Chris</a></div>
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		<title>How can I access my 401K for funds, if fired from work?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/364</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
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soulravah asked: &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..
I have money invested in my 401K.
 If I get fired from work, what kind of taxes will I owe if I need to access my 401K for funds, while looking for a new job?
Thanks!
Question posted courtesy of: Gertrude
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<div><em><strong>soulravah</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..</p>
<p>I have money invested in my 401K.</p>
<p> If I get fired from work, what kind of taxes will I owe if I need to access my 401K for funds, while looking for a new job?</p>
<p>Thanks!<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Gertrude</a></div>
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		<title>How is the 401k loan interest compounded?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/376</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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mishatim asked: I want to understand if the 401k loan interest schedule is different from a mortgage interest schedule.  For example, in a mortgage payment the interest is the most of it.  Is it the same with 401k loan?
Reason for asking is to see if it makes financial sense to use 401k loan [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>mishatim</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>I want to understand if the 401k loan interest schedule is different from a mortgage interest schedule.  For example, in a mortgage payment the interest is the most of it.  Is it the same with 401k loan?<br />
Reason for asking is to see if it makes financial sense to use 401k loan to pay off a mortgage on a property.  Thanks!<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Amy</a></div>
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		<title>How do I report 1099-R income related to 401k rec&#8217;d in 2007 and reported in 2006 Taxes?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/406</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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tooty1117 asked: I received distribution of a portion of my 2006 401k contributions in early 2007 because of failure of 401k plan for high income earners.  I reported this on my 2006 taxes.  I received a 1099R in 2008 for 2007.  How do I report this since I&#8217;ve already included it in [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>tooty1117</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>I received distribution of a portion of my 2006 401k contributions in early 2007 because of failure of 401k plan for high income earners.  I reported this on my 2006 taxes.  I received a 1099R in 2008 for 2007.  How do I report this since I&#8217;ve already included it in 2006 taxes?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Lillie</a></div>
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		<title>How to request 401k rollover from a very old employer?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/438</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2008 06:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
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praveen_c asked: Hi,
I left my 401k monies with my old employer. Its been about 20 months since I left them. I would like to rollover this money into my new account with the new employer. Is this possible?
Thanks!
Question posted courtesy of: Mary
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<div><em><strong>praveen_c</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>Hi,</p>
<p>I left my 401k monies with my old employer. Its been about 20 months since I left them. I would like to rollover this money into my new account with the new employer. Is this possible?</p>
<p>Thanks!<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Mary</a></div>
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		<title>How do you explain 401K benefits to employees so that it increases participation?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/420</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Tauhric B asked: Explain 401K benefits in a way that reached the audience, is easy tof them to understand and emphasize the advantages of a 401K.  How can you explain this benefit during employee orientation so that it results in high participation, less confusion and fewer phone calls for clarification.
Question posted courtesy of: Tara
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<div><em><strong>Tauhric B</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>Explain 401K benefits in a way that reached the audience, is easy tof them to understand and emphasize the advantages of a 401K.  How can you explain this benefit during employee orientation so that it results in high participation, less confusion and fewer phone calls for clarification.<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Tara</a></div>
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		<title>I deposited a check from a 401k that I was changing and they took out taxes. Will I get penalized?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/454</link>
		<comments>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/454#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 08:20:28 +0000</pubDate>
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Rick M asked: I deposited a check from a 401k that I was changing and they took out taxes. Will I get penalized for receiving the check and then depositing it into another  401k account even though they already took out the taxes?
Question posted courtesy of: Lauren
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<div><em><strong>Rick M</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>I deposited a check from a 401k that I was changing and they took out taxes. Will I get penalized for receiving the check and then depositing it into another  401k account even though they already took out the taxes?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Lauren</a></div>
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		<title>How much is taxed when you take money out of your 401k?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/412</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:52:32 +0000</pubDate>
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kydadoflouisville asked: I recently got divorced. I have to sign over 1/2 of my 401k to her. I am thinking of asking her to buy her out less any taxes she would have been charged. What percentage is taken out of a 401k when removed. I am trying to think of an offer to give [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>kydadoflouisville</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>I recently got divorced. I have to sign over 1/2 of my 401k to her. I am thinking of asking her to buy her out less any taxes she would have been charged. What percentage is taken out of a 401k when removed. I am trying to think of an offer to give her. The 401k is not alot.  (24,000) She gets 12k. Any Ideas?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Ethel</a></div>
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		<title>If depleting your 401K while unemployed , any hardship criteria to offset taxes and penalties for early WD ?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/374</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
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nikkisdaddyo2000 asked: In order to avoid bankruptcy, during a 9 month period of unemployment, It was necessary to take early distribution monthly from 401K for income. Are there any hardship provisions for this type of &#8220;forced&#8221; early distribution?
Question posted courtesy of: Wilma
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<div><em><strong>nikkisdaddyo2000</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>In order to avoid bankruptcy, during a 9 month period of unemployment, It was necessary to take early distribution monthly from 401K for income. Are there any hardship provisions for this type of &#8220;forced&#8221; early distribution?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Wilma</a></div>
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		<title>What happens if you cash your 401K and run away forever?</title>
		<link>http://www.401k-guide.net/archives/416</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:29:21 +0000</pubDate>
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zaxxon asked: What if, in the hypothetical case, I cashed my 401K, paid nothing to the IRS and ran away to a foreign country to never come back to the US?
Question posted courtesy of: Gabriel
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<div><em><strong>zaxxon</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/>What if, in the hypothetical case, I cashed my 401K, paid nothing to the IRS and ran away to a foreign country to never come back to the US?<br />
<br/><br/>Question posted courtesy of: <a href=''>Gabriel</a></div>
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