Borrowing from your 401(k) can help you buy a home; here are the rules and risks of making this move

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If you’re struggling to save enough for a home down payment, a 401(k) loan might look like a quick and easy solution, especially if you have more money stashed in that account than anywhere else.

Among Americans with retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, the median account value was $65,000, according…