Balances Down, but Savings Up in 401(k) Plans

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Joe Averageguy put in $3512 over six months. At the end of the period, he had 1% less in his account than when he started. The market only ate all of what he put in plus one percent more of his prior balance. Indeed participation and diversification must be wonderful (to Fidelity).

of @ Aug 14, 2008 13:10:35 PM

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