Viewpoints about Market volatility
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How to manage your 529 savings during economic downturns
While volatility in the stock market is par for the course, it’s important to not react quickly out of fear; however, sometimes making a few adjustments to a 529 plan account can help you save more in the long run. Here are four steps to consider.
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Retiring into a challenging economy
To those just entering retirement, news of inflation, market volatility, rising interest rates, and the possibility of recession can be especially alarming. Here are tips to help position your savings and investments for the risks you face today—and better prepare you to take advantage of the recovery ahead.
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Market downturns can help target-date investors grow their retirement savings
Periods of market downturns are stressful for all investors; however, historical data shows that participants are often rewarded through higher long-term returns. Encouragingly, even participants retiring as markets enter a downturn have an opportunity to recoup losses.
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The Fed remains hawkish, but easing could occur in 2023
The U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hike rates by 0.75% shouldn't surprise anyone—it was widely expected; however, the bank's latest economic projections caught markets off guard. Read more.
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Today's market downturn: big bear or baby bear?
Not all bear markets are the same. According to historical data, bear markets that took place against a recessionary backdrop typically saw a steeper market sell-off than those that didn't take place during a recession. Find out more.
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Active vs. passive investing—what's the difference?
When researching how to invest your money, you’ll often come across the debate between active and passive investing strategies. What are the differences? And which one’s right for you? We’ll provide insight on these questions and more as we add to the discussion.
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How do interest rates affect retirement savings?
You’ve heard that the Fed is raising interest rates. But what does it mean to you? Rising interest rates can affect your wallet today and in retirement. Learn why interest rates matter and what you can do to help minimize their impact on your finances.
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Slowing growth and souring sentiment—how to survive a bear market
Major stock indexes flirt with bear market territory as concerns about U.S. growth mount. How should investors act in the face of uncertainty?
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2020’s lessons for 401(k) participants and financial professionals
Now that 2020 is hindsight, it’s important to look back and see what lessons it has for us. We’ve taken a look at the actions our retirement plan participants took in 2020 to gauge what kind of help they may need as they look forward in 2021.
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Six months of market volatility and COVID-19: reflections from August 2020
After six months of pandemic-related economic and market uncertainty—a look at what retirement plan participants have experienced and what actions they’ve taken.
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