The huge contribution increases - and those forecast - are primarily a result of stock market losses from the financial crisis of 2007 and 2008. (newsday.com)
401 (k) s and IRAs do NOT provide any asset protection from stock market losses, nor will they provide guaranteed lifetime income streams. (blog.annuity123.com)
The soaring costs have been largely triggered by stock market losses during the depths of the recession in 2007 and 2008. (newsday.com)