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More workers are raiding their 401(k)s as average balances fall, Fidelity says
Retirement account balances decreased in early 2026 due to market volatility, and more workers withdrew funds from their 401(k)s, according to Fidelity. The decline in average balances coincided with increased cash withdrawals by savers.
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