New York man wants to borrow from 401(k) to pay $33K debt. Dave Ramsey is against it, but here's when it makes sense
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The average 401(k) loan amount is $11,067
80% confidenceDave should spend the next 12 months paying only for essentials and put the rest of his paycheck toward debt
80% confidenceThe average U.S. consumer pays $1,237 in monthly debt across their various obligations
80% confidenceDave should stop saving and investing until he's debt-free
80% confidenceThe goal is to get people out of debt so they can build wealth, change their family tree, and be outrageously generous
80% confidenceNearly 50% of Americans are making one big Social Security mistake
80% confidenceOfficialHomeInsurance.com can save users an average of $482
80% confidenceDave should get on a budget and clean up his debt mess instead of trying to find a hack
80% confidenceAt the end of 2024, 13% of 401(k) plan participants had an outstanding loan against their balance
80% confidenceOne asset will surge 400% in a year
80% confidenceMedian weekly earnings for American workers were $1,196 during the second quarter of 2025
80% confidenceIf you leave your employer, you would have to repay your 401(k) loan in full in a short time frame
80% confidenceThe average credit card APR is 22.83%
80% confidence