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Apr 8, 2020

Emergency funds from your 401(k)

New rules on tax-protected retirement plans, so people can take their money out without penalty and put it back when cash flow returns. TJX the latest retailer to trigger mass furloughs. Slow ramp-ups for Chinese cities after lockdowns.

Those affected by the coronavirus can draw funds from retirement savings without penalty now.
Those affected by the coronavirus can draw funds from retirement savings without penalty now.
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Emergency funds from your 401(k)