Is a 401k Hardship Withdrawal Worth It? Best 2026 Numbers

is a 401k hardship withdrawal worth it, chart showing the real cost of a $10,000 withdrawal vs 25-year growth

Is a 401k hardship withdrawal worth it, or is the paperwork hiding a much bigger cost than the balance you see on the screen? Fidelity’s Q2 2026 retirement analysis found average account balances at a record high — $155,800 in the average 401(k), up 10% from the first quarter — but a growing share of … Read more