Say you owe $10,000 on your credit cards and have that money sitting in your 401(k). If you remove $10,000 to pay off your debt, you’ll lose $1,000 right off the bat. Also, keep in mind that 401 ...

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo U.S. stocks rose on Thursday as investors cheered a new ...