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2013 Survey of Consumer Finances shows drop in balances and in participation

2013 Survey of Consumer Finances shows drop in balances and in participation. Last week’s blog post reported that – according to the Federal Reserve’s 2013 Survey of Consumer Finances – 401(k)/IRA balances for the typical working household approaching retirement declined from $120,000 in 2010 to $111,000 in 2013.  This drop is startling given the positiv…