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doubleg72
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No, retirement accounts are not for saving to buy a house.
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s1artibartfast
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Your loss. They are a good pre-tax investment vehicle. Last I checked you could take $10K out of ira and $50k out of a 401(k) for home down payment or new builds.
You have to pay back with interest, but the interest goes to you.
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