By Mark Olsen, Managing Director at PlanPILOT
After a three-year rally, the financial markets have been down for seven straight days, marking their worst slide since the pandemic decline in March of 2020. (1) Monday’s market dip put the S&P 500 down over 10%, which is officially called a “correction” on Wall Street. (2)
In addition to the stock market decline, inflation has been causing concerns. Because inflation is reaching 40-year highs, it is expected that the Federal Reserve will begin raising interest rates in the spring, which could potentially slow the economy. (3)
Investors are understandably nervous about their investments and their purchasing power, and it’s likely your employees are worried about their retirement goals. Here’s how to support them and help them keep a level head and avoid financial mistakes.
