This hasn't been a banner year for 401(k) balances, but people evidently aren't panicking about it, according to new data from Fidelity:
- The dip: The investment firm's latest report says the average 401(k) balance slipped 3% in the first quarter of 2025, landing at $127,100, reports Quartz. That tracks with the market's mood: The S&P 500 dropped 4.3% during the same stretch, thanks to economic jitters and tariff drama.