The Big Move: ‘No, no, no, no, no!’ My wife and I are close to retirement, but we want to buy a house. Should I empty my 401(k) for the down payment? No Comments Uncategorized ‘I am over 59 years of age, and I am hoping to retire in six years. My wife may retire a little before that.’ ‘I am over 59 years of age, and I am hoping to retire in six years. My wife may retire a little before that.’ Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)