It has been common practice with many employer to provide the 401(k) company match in the form of employer stock. But with the decline in equity markets in 2008 and 2009 (and briefly in 2018 and now in 2022), some employers may reconsider funding the 401(k) company match with employer stock. What are the advantages of funding a 401(k) match with company stock? Disadvantages?

 

If you were hired to consult an employer who wanted to use its stock in a 401(k) plan, What would you recommend?

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ANSWER IS Advantages of Funding a 401k Match with Employer Stock It shows the employers confidence in their own company By offering company stock as a ... View the full answer