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New York man wants to borrow from 401(k) to pay $33K debt. Dave Ramsey is against it, but here's when it makes sense

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  • At the end of 2024, 13% of 401(k) plan participants had an outstanding loan against their balance

    80% confidence

  • If you leave your employer, you would have to repay your 401(k) loan in full in a short time frame

    80% confidence

  • One asset will surge 400% in a year

    80% confidence

  • The goal is to get people out of debt so they can build wealth, change their family tree, and be outrageously generous

    80% confidence

  • Dave should spend the next 12 months paying only for essentials and put the rest of his paycheck toward debt

    80% confidence

  • The average credit card APR is 22.83%

    80% confidence

  • Nearly 50% of Americans are making one big Social Security mistake

    80% confidence

  • The average 401(k) loan amount is $11,067

    80% confidence

  • Dave should stop saving and investing until he's debt-free

    80% confidence

  • Dave should get on a budget and clean up his debt mess instead of trying to find a hack

    80% confidence

  • Median weekly earnings for American workers were $1,196 during the second quarter of 2025

    80% confidence

  • OfficialHomeInsurance.com can save users an average of $482

    80% confidence

  • The average U.S. consumer pays $1,237 in monthly debt across their various obligations

    80% confidence
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