 TITLE: What Is the Rule of 55? CONTENT: Will My Credit Score Be Impacted if I Withdraw Early?\n-----------------------------------------------------\nWithdrawing funds from your 401(k) early won't impact your credit directly since the credit bureaus don't track activity on your retirement accounts.\nMaking an early withdrawal can indirectly affect your credit when you use the money to pay down outstanding debt. It may seem like an easy way to ease a debt burden or boost your credit, but in most cases, this shouldn't be the only reason to withdraw funds from your 401(k). Such a move should only be considered in a financial emergency when you have exhausted all other options. END