Ridgewood NJ, There is no doubt in people’s minds that COVID-19 caused economic uncertainty. It strained many Americans financially, but it also provided an opportunity for many to increase their 401k balances.
According to a report from LT Trust detailing the impact of COVID-19 on retirement savings, the average 401K balance increased by 30.8 percent nationally during 2020, and the average employee contribution increased by 6.12 percent. New Jersey saw in increase of 29.3% .