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401(k) Hardship Withdrawals and Plan Loans Under SECURE 2.0: When to Tap Retirement Funds Without Wrecking Your Future

A record 6% of 401(k) participants took a hardship withdrawal in 2025. This guide compares hardship withdrawals, plan loans, and SECURE 2.0 penalty-free distributions—with the actual tax math, deemed-distribution traps, and a decision framework for when to tap retirement funds.