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As Baby Boomers retire and liquidate 401Ks, the market faces a structural drag that could suppress returns for decades

September 14, 2025 7:37 pm

The question is urgent and deceptively simple: will the market face a persistent drag as Baby Boomers begin liquidating 401Ks in retirement, and the answer might be more unsettling than most people realize. Historically, the S&P has returned about eight …

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Americans increasingly tapping 401(k)s just to make ends meet, inflation and money printing force tough choices…

June 25, 2025 5:42 pmJune 25, 2025 11:06 am

“.. The findings highlight that many workers don’t have a rainy-day fund.” Link to article:https://t.co/w6wkWBVBqv — Kalani o Māui (@MauiBoyMacro) June 24, 2025 More Americans are tapping their 401(k)s just to get by. Hardship withdrawals from retirement plans have quadrupled …

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The Retirement Crisis Is In Full Force As Mass Liquidation Of 401Ks Begins

March 27, 2024 2:08 pm

A silent crisis is forming under the surface of a broken economy and collapsing financial markets: America’s growing population of baby boomers may never have a chance to retire. We’re on the verge of a national retirement crisis that will …

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1 in 5 Applicants Rejected for Credit; Americans Raiding 401(k)s to Cover Basic Living Costs

November 21, 2023 1:07 pm

As economic uncertainties deepen, the latest findings from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Credit Access Survey paint a concerning picture for consumers. The survey reveals a notable decline in credit demand, with weakening application rates and rising rejection …

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Americans Tapping into 401Ks amid Private Debt Crisis

August 14, 2023 12:02 pm

by Martin Armstrong Credit card balances in the US have surpassed $1 trillion for the first time, with balances up almost 20% from a year ago. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that total credit card debt stood …

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