You guys are awesome!! thank you so much!
One last final part to the question - If I become employed before the end of the year can I still withdraw funds from my 401K without penalty?
Final note... I checked on IRS.GOV and the 55 yo/separation rule exception (not subject to 10% penalty) appears to apply as long as it happens in the same year (https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-participant-employee/retirement-topics-exceptions-to-tax-o...)
