Retirement Data: Fidelity Plan Balances Q3 2018, Record High Balances

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Source: Fidelity

Fidelity released their retirement balances data this week and Fidelity highlighted the following:

• Number of 401(k) Millionaires Increase 40 Percent from Q3 2017


• Contribution Rates for Women Reach Record Levels, at 8.5%


• Average 401(k) Balance for Millennials Saving for Five Years Straight Tops $80,000 

November 2018 Market Update - Choppy Waters

The S&P 500 lost 6.96% in October, ending the month at 2,711.74. YTD the S&P 500 is now up 1.43%. I'll keep our intro brief today, so we can spend more time reviewing price, sentiment and valuation as we start November.