<prompt> Human: Hey everyone, thanks for your time.My company was recently bought by another and apparently I was automatically enrolled in a 401k. I only noticed the deduction recently it was only about 50 a paycheck and I hate looking at my bank account and I stopped contributions but I could really use that money for literally anything else Im never going to be able to retire anyway.I called Fidelity and they told me that money is untouchable, via IRS rules. I dont qualify for a hardship withdraw or a loan, so is that cash just going to languish there? Since its my money, that seems, uh, wrong? Im not an expert though.TL;DR: Ive got 1k in my 401k that I never meant to sign up for. Can I get it out?P.S. Yes, I know I should be saving more for my retirement, I have other investments.P.P.S. Yes, I know I should look more closely at my pay stubs, lesson learned.Assistant: If its such a small amount of money that you didnt notice, why not just let it grow until you reach retirement age? If you take it out now, youll have to pay taxes and penalties anywayHuman: If its such a small amount of money that you didnt notice, why not just let it grow until you reach retirement age?I am going to have trouble paying bills this month otherwise.  <response>: 50 per paycheck means you cant pay your bills? You have larger problems than this 401k. 