With a 401(k) loan, you borrow money from your retirement savings account. Depending on what your employer's plan allows, you could take out as much as 50% of your savings, up to a maximum of $50,000, within a 12-month period.

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The vast majority of the time you have your Fidelity 401k, the money flows in just one direction: from your paycheck directly into your retirement account, with matching funds from your employer if you’re lucky.However, for all the focus on putting money into your 401k, there will come a time when you will need to make a 401k withdrawal.