Vanguard recently released its "How America Saves 2025" report. The data reveals that 401(k) hardship withdrawals have been on the rise since 2020. It's best to avoid withdrawing money early from your ...

If you’re facing a financial emergency, you might be wondering: What is a hardship withdrawal and should I take one? A hardship withdrawal is an early withdrawal from certain retirement accounts, like ...

Everyone goes through hard times now and then. Life's financial curveballs can raise your stress level, so let's take a breath, step back, and consider the options. Are you having trouble paying your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. US President Joe Biden speaks about his Investing in America ...

President Joe Biden and his administration are continuing their efforts to provide student debt relief to as many borrowers as possible. After the Supreme Court ruled against Biden's plan for mass ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) hardship withdrawal allows federal employees and members of the uniformed services to access their retirement funds in times of severe financial need. To qualify, ...

President Joe Biden is moving forward with another student debt relief plan. An estimated 8 million federal student loan borrowers experiencing financial hardship may be eligible to have their loans ...

A credit card hardship program may help you catch up on payments without defaulting on your credit cards. Many credit card issuers offer credit card hardship programs to borrowers experiencing ...