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Trump wants to let Americans access 401(k)s to buy homes

News January 19, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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What You Need To Know

  • The president will announce a plan at Davos next week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says.
  • While Hassett shared few details, one possibility is allowing 401(k)s to hold home equity.
  • Americans already have several pathways for tapping retirement assets to support home purchases.

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