hard · Certified Financial Planner General Principles
The Beaumont family, including Jordan (56) and Taylor (54), experiences a sudden job loss for Jordan this month. They currently possess 800,000 in a 401(k) plan, no emergency reserve, and have let their individual disability and life insurance policies lapse. Jordan proposes cashing out150,000 from the 401(k) to purchase an immediate annuity to provide "safety and structure" during this transition.
Which of the following is the most appropriate action for a CFPtextsuperscripttextregistered professional to take next?
- Identify the tax-efficient sequence for the withdrawal and recommend an immediate fixed annuity to solve the income gap.
- Recommend the immediate purchase of a term life insurance policy to restore the foundation before addressing retirement income.
- Collect a full list of monthly non-discretionary expenses and evaluate the household's immediate liquidity needs and health status.
- Advise Jordan to take a 401(k) loan instead of a distribution to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty and preserve the principal.
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