A Baby Boomer Retirement Quiz You Can’t Afford To Fail

Is Your 401(K) At Risk If Your Employer Files For Bankruptcy?

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Retry Correct Incorrect While your pension may be in jeopardy during a company bankruptcy, a 401(k) is a personal investment that can’t be touched by your company creditors.
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Is Your 401(K) At Risk If Your Employer Files For Bankruptcy?

  • It depends if your company contributes to your 401(k)
  • No
  • It depends on the type of bankruptcy the company files
  • Yes
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