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Summary: Here's What You Need to Know About Taking an Early 401(k) Withdrawal by Martha White Tapping your 401(k) might help keep you afloat in a pinch, but financial advisors recommend that you have a plan to recharge your retirement savings a soon as possible. In late March, Congress passed the massive $2 trillion stimulus bill dubbed the CARES Act.