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401k funds availability: Original post by Craig Woodman of Demand Media 401k plans are designed to be long-term retirement savings tools, so the money is not easily accessible while a person is still employed with the company. When an person leaves employment, her contributions to the 401k balance are available to withdraw. After the employee has worked a specified number of years for the employer, any company…

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