tax our 401(k) retirement accounts and other retirement accounts into oblivion? Should we allow this and trust Congress to do what is best for us and the country, or should we take other action in our “democracy”?

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081007/REG/810079894

I contributed $6000 to a Roth IRA in 2006, which caused an excess of $2000. It is now after the tax-filing deadline with extension. I know that there is a 6% excise tax penalty already. My question is: Are there any taxes if I withdraw the $2000? And would the early distribution penalty 10% apply since I am under 59 1/2?

So, if I intend to leave my current company in a year & move my 401K into another 401K or IRA option, does it make sense to just keep everything in a money market fund? Would I have to stay with the same funds for 5 or more years to reap any benefits from the stock market? Thanks.

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