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10 Sources of Emergency Cash, Ranked From Best to Worst
- Individuals seeking emergency cash can use various sources including Roth IRA contributions, life insurance cash values, 401 loans, HELOCs, reverse mortgages, margin loans, and credit cards.
- This range of options exists because some assets like Roth IRA contributions allow penalty-free withdrawals while others, like 401 hardship withdrawals, incur taxes and penalties unless exceptions apply.
- Roth IRA contributions offer flexibility with tax-free, penalty-free withdrawals, life insurance cash values can be withdrawn or borrowed against with interest, and home equity lines and reverse mortgages depend on credit and equity conditions.
- A 401 loan requires repayment with interest paid back into the account whereas hardship withdrawals are permanent, reverse mortgages require no repayment while residing in the home, and credit cards carry high rates and risks.
- Choosing the best emergency funding source requires considering liquidity, tax effects, commissions, repayment terms, and borrower qualifications to minimize financial harm and preserve long-term assets.
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