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July 24, 2020 Coronavirus Is Surging in the U.S. — Could the Pandemic Crush Your 401(k) Again?
by Mallika Mitra Coronavirus cases are surging again in many parts of the country. Because the pandemic hobbled the stock market in March, you may once again be wondering: “Will my retirement savings be okay?” The average 401(k) balance shrank by 19% in the first quarter of 2020, according to Fidelity Investments. This came as the S&P 500 dropped 12.5% over the month of March. People took notice — not action.
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By MONEYby Mallika Mitra Coronavirus cases are surging again in many parts of the country. Because the pandemic hobbled the stock market in March, you may once again be wondering: “Will my retirement savings be okay?” The average 401(k) balance shrank by 19% in the first quarter of 2020, according to Fidelity Investments. This came as the S&P 500 dropped 12.5% over the month of March. People took notice — not action.