Let’s consider that you are contributing to your companies Roth 401k and you do so for a number of years. Eventually, you decide to retire at age 62.
You decide to open a Roth IRA and facilitate a rollover from your Roth 401k.
You now want to take funds out of your Roth IRA (after all you have attained age 59 ½) and pay off your house.
Buyer beware. Remember the Roth IRA also carries a 5-year requirement. You must attain age 59 ½ AND have the Roth IRA open for 5 years to avoid a penalty on the gains.
You can always withdraw your contributions penalty-free but have to meet the rule above to get out earnings penalty-free!
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