GOBankingRates works with many financial advertisers to showcase their products and services to our audiences.

These brands compensate us to advertise their products in ads across our site.

This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site.

Article image

Commitment to Our Readers

GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information.

you’ve got the option to read more about oureditorial guidelinesand our products and servicesreview methodology.

[I] felt like a failure, but it was the only option at the time.

facebook sharing button

Consequently, I considered my 401(k) as one approach to eliminating this financial gap.

But I wish Id known how devastating thelong-term financial impactwould be.

This is a huge opportunity cost in terms offoregone potential growth, he said.

twitter sharing button

it’s crucial that you comprehend how this choice will affect your finances in the future when you retire.

Explore All Alternatives

Shayani also said you should seekalternative financial optionsthat dont risk your retirement savings.

Nidea also said his advice would be to explore every other option first.

linkedin sharing button

Its a decision that should be a last resort.

And if you do tap it, make a concrete plan to rebuild your savings as quickly as possible.

Your future self will thank you.

email sharing button

Personal loans, business loans oralternative investment meanscould be looked into with lesser future consequences.

More From GOBankingRates

Share This Article:

The Latest inRetirement