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Journal Reports: Investing Monthly
Here’s When You Can Tap Your IRA or 401(k) Early Without Penalty
By Leonard Sloane
January 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM ET
The Secure 2.0 Act codified a number of exemptions for retirement-account distributions before age 59½, including for natural disasters and terminal illness.