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

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?

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