Trump is ‘not a big supporter’ of using 401(k) funds to purchase a house, and financial advisors agree.
Trump Responds to 401(k) Proposal for Homebuyers Last week, President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of a suggestion from one of his economic advisors, which proposed allowing Americans to dip into their 401(k) savings for home down payments. This idea has also met resistance from several financial advisors. During a conversation with reporters on Air […]
Why Trump’s proposal for using 401(k) funds for mortgages probably wouldn’t reduce expenses
Housing Crisis and Regulatory Challenges The Trump administration’s recent focus on using 401(k) retirement savings to help with home buying is facing skepticism from economists. They argue this approach might overlook the real issues contributing to the housing crisis. Experts have identified two primary factors harming the housing market: restrictive zoning and regulatory policies. These […]
Donald Trump shows reluctance towards the 401(k) home down payment idea.
Trump’s Skepticism on 401(k) Withdrawal for Homebuying President Donald Trump expressed his reservations on Thursday regarding a proposal that would let future homebuyers tap into their 401(k) retirement savings for down payments. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during his return from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he remarked, “I’m not a […]
Expert calls Trump’s housing plan that permits 401(k) withdrawals a bad idea.
Every few years, Washington proposes a “creative” solution to tackle affordability issues, which may seem beneficial initially but often leads to larger problems later on. One recent instance is connected to President Trump’s housing affordability policy that would permit people to use their 401(k) retirement savings for a home down payment. It’s clear that housing […]
Sherwin-Williams will bring back 401(k) matching contributions for employees.
Sherwin-Williams to Resume 401(k) Contributions CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sherwin-Williams has announced it will restart matching contributions to its 401(k) retirement plan beginning February 1, after having suspended these benefits last October. The paint and coatings company also plans to provide employees with a voluntary make-up contribution to compensate for the period of suspension that lasted […]
Trump rejects idea of using 401(k) funds for home down payments.
Updated January 22, 2026, 8:01 PM ET WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has come out against a proposal supported by one of his top economic advisors that would let Americans tap into their 401(k) retirement savings for home down payments. “I’m not a big fan. Others like it too,” he told reporters during a flight […]
A Financial Advisor Suggested Transferring $50K From His 401(k) To A Traditional IRA In 2021. Five Years Later, He Has Gained Only $2K.
Investor’s Retirement Fund Barely Grows After 401(k) Move In 2021, a 34-year-old investor decided to take conventional advice to heart. With guidance from a financial advisor, he transferred about $50,000 from his 401(k) into a Traditional IRA. Following that, he essentially did what most people are typically recommended to do with their retirement savings. “That’s […]
Trump administration suggests using 401(k) savings for home down payments
New Housing Plan Involves 401(k) Withdrawals The Trump administration has announced a housing initiative that would permit American workers to withdraw money from their 401(k) retirement accounts without facing penalties, specifically to purchase homes. Normally, individuals are not allowed to take early withdrawals from their retirement savings without incurring IRS penalties. However, this plan aims […]
An increasing number of Americans are joining the 401(k) millionaire group. Here’s how they are achieving it.
According to the 2025 Northwestern Mutual Planning and Progress Study, Americans estimate that achieving a comfortable retirement will cost around $1.26 million. Hitting a savings target of $1 million is seen as a positive step. There’s a silver lining from Fidelity: their analysis reveals that for the third quarter of 2025, the count of 401(k) […]
Trump’s housing proposal would permit using 401(k) funds for down payments, according to an adviser.
Trump Administration to Allow 401(k) Withdrawals for Home Purchases On January 16, the White House indicated that the Trump administration is planning to allow individuals to use some of their retirement savings for a home down payment. Economic adviser Kevin Hassett mentioned in an interview that specifics would be revealed next week. “We’re going to […]