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It might be tempting to put 401(k) contributions on hold, but don’t
Amid this year’s market turmoil,I’ve heard investors wonder if they should hit pause on 401(k) contributions until things settle down. Though this approach sounds tempting, it’s better to stick with your investment strategy instead of waiting for conditions to improve.
Wall Street gains ground following better than expected jobs numbers
Stocks are rallying on Wall Street following a stronger-than-expected report on the U.S. job market. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6% in afternoon trading Friday, putting the index on track for a ninth straight day of gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 582 points, or 1.4%, and the Nasdaq composite was up 1.8%. Employers added 177,000 jobs in April, more than forecast. However the latest job figures don't yet reflect the effects on the economy of President Donald Trump’s across-the-board tariffs against America's trading partners. Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
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