Can Your 401(k) Withstand Market Volatility?

It's no secret that volatility has returned to the stock market. From October 2018 through January 2019, the S&P 500 monthly returns were -6.84%, +2.04%, -9.03% and + 8.01%.

Given that most savers have 401(k)s as the main source of their retirement income, the onus is on each individual to maintain the course in their investment strategy. This isn't always easy for many 401(k) participants, because their account balance (and feeling the pain) is often a click away. For pre-retirees, the challenge is even more daunting, because retirement is much closer.

Although equities have historically outperformed fixed income investments