02/02/2026
The Argument for Stocks Alongside Real Estate Investments:
The main reasons were likely the tax implications of withdrawing money from a 401(k), and the fact that a workaround already exists: 401(k) plans allow employees to borrow against their accounts, repay the loan, and avoid tax liabilities. Additionally, certain types of IRAs allow holders to take out $10,000 penalty-free for a first-time home purchase.
President Donald Trump has been accused of many things recently. Being short of ideas—whether good or bad—is not one of them.
