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You should use other accounts for emergencies or as a way to pay for other savings goals.
Withdrawals are subject to ordinary income tax and prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to a 10% federal tax penalty.
For a distribution to be qualified, you must be at least age 59-1/2 and have had a Roth 401(k) at least 5 years.
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