Legal Question in Employment Law in New Jersey
I have recently been layed off from my job and will be applying for unemployment benefits in the state of NJ. I would like to take a portion of my 401K out of my pension fund in a lump sum to pay off some debt. Would this affect my unemployment benefits? I am 61 years old.
Asked on 9/02/10, 12:02 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade
Law Office of Locksley O. Wade
No . . . but it is normally not a good idea to liquidate your 401k given the tax consequences.
Answered on 9/14/10, 4:05 pm