The Clark Howard Podcast

05.19.25 The True Costs Of 401(k) Loans / Checked Bags - Lost & Found

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The 401(k) is a great retirement instrument because saving is automatic and investments grow over time. So is it ever OK to ⁠borrow from a 401(k)⁠? Know the “opportunity costs”  involved. Also - good news if you like to ⁠check bags⁠ on flights. 

  • 401(k) Loans: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • No More Lost Luggage!: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

    • Mentioned on the show:

    • ⁠Is a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea? Almost Never⁠
    • ⁠How To Open a Roth IRA⁠
    • ⁠Enrolled agent information | Internal Revenue Service⁠
    • ⁠National Association of Enrolled Agents⁠
    • ⁠Should I Buy an AirTag for My Checked Airport Luggage?⁠
    • ⁠What Is an eSIM? 5 Things To Know⁠ - ⁠GIGSKY - International eSIM Data Plans⁠
    • ⁠Using Cellular Data Internationally: Buying a Local SIM Card⁠
    • ⁠Deposit Insurance FAQs | FDIC.gov⁠
    • ⁠Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank?⁠
    • ⁠Are Credit Union Deposits Insured Up To $250,000?

      • Clark.com resources:

      • Episode transcripts
      • Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark
      • Clark.com daily money newsletter
      • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275


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