Where do I go from here? My 401(k) has dropped by 23% recently and now I have just $200K. What mistakes did I make?

My 401(k) has dropped to about $200,000 and lost around 23% over the last few years. I’m trying to recover my losses, but my employer isn’t very supportive. Where can I get assistance? What should I consider? Is this situation normal? Robert Johnson, a certified financial analyst and finance professor at Creighton University, notes that […]
Five Dow Jones Stocks Dropped More Than 10% in 2025. Here’s Why They Are All Smart Buys for 2026.

Buying quality companies when they’re out of favor might be a wise investment in the long term. Momentum investors chase stocks that are gaining traction, while contrarian investors are often willing to buy stocks that are declining, provided their fundamentals remain strong. Even though the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen over 14% since January, […]
Gold and silver prices dropped on Monday following last week’s significant rise. Here’s the reason.

Important points CME Group’s move to adjust metals contracts has interrupted the recent surge in precious metals prices. New margin requirements mean traders must front more cash to speculate on metal prices. Gold and silver are still on track for their best annual returns since 1979. After a week of solid gains that pushed gold, […]
5 Reasons Bitcoin Dropped to $85,000 and Why Further Declines May Happen

On December 15, Bitcoin dropped to around $85,000, marking an extension of its recent decline caused by various global factors, including macroeconomic risks, unwinding leverage, and low liquidity. This sudden decrease resulted in a loss exceeding $100 billion in the cryptocurrency market cap within just a few days, leaving many to ponder whether the downward […]
One Great High-Yield Pipeline Stock Dropped 20% to Buy and Keep for the Long Term

If you’re on the hunt for stocks that offer high yields along with promising growth potential, you might want to check out Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET). The stock is currently at 20% of its recent peak, making this an opportune time to invest. According to sources, the company operates one of the largest integrated pipeline […]
One Outstanding S&P 500 Dividend Stock Dropped 14% to Buy and Keep Long-Term

Altria’s Business Shifts Amid Market Changes Despite a decline in its main market, Altria is adapting its business model. The company is focusing on expanding its smoke-free product line and actively cutting costs. With a low valuation and high dividend yield, Altria presents a solid defensive option in a shaky market. This year, the S&P […]
Why Tilray Stock Just Dropped

Tilray, a Canadian marijuana producer listed on NASDAQ under the ticker TLRY, saw its stock price drop by 19.4% by mid-morning on Friday. This comes in light of a recent decision to implement a 10-for-10 reverse stock split, which involves consolidating 10 shares into one. The split is set for June 10, 2025. On that […]
Georgia election case against Trump dropped by new prosecutor taking over for Fani Willis

Controversy Surrounds Fani Willis’ Prosecution of Donald Trump During a rather unusual and often tense testimony, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis remarked that “men and women think differently.” This, perhaps unsurprisingly, resonates especially when considering the case led by Pete Skandalakis—who took over after Willis was sidelined due to ethical issues related to hiring […]
Case of Trump in Georgia 2020 Election Interference dropped

Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump Dismissed A Fulton County Superior Court judge, Scott McAfee, has dismissed the entire election interference case against President Donald Trump and several co-defendants, which includes notable figures like Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows. This decision was made in a brief, one-page order on November 26, 2025, following a request […]
Letitia James cautioned against celebrating prematurely after charges were dropped.

Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley commented on Monday regarding New York Attorney General Letitia James’s situation, suggesting she might want to temper her celebrations after a federal judge appointed by President Clinton dismissed the bank fraud accusations against her. Turley noted on “Hannity” that the Trump administration is likely to appeal the decision, arguing that […]