Inflation is running hot, interest rates are rising, and U.S. gross domestic product was negative in the past two quarters. We're not in a recession just yet, but the economic trends don't look great.
Fortunately, the U.S. job market remains healthy. Hopefully that means your paycheck will keep rolling in, for now. That creates a window -- possibly a small one -- to identify your financial weaknesses and put in safeguards to protect your retirement plan.
Get prepared for what may lie ahead with this review of 10 ways a recession can harm your retirement plan. Analyze each relative to your own situation to create your financial action plan.
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