How Index ETFs Can Help Recession-Proof Your Retirement Savings
The country is currently in a recession, and nobody knows how long it will last. With the number of COVID-19 infections across the U.S. continuing to climb, the pandemic could affect the economy for quite a while.
That's troubling news for those preparing for retirement because recessions tend to go hand in hand with stock market downturns. If the market crashes, your retirement savings could tumble.
While there's no way to completely avoid the possibility of losing money on your investments during a recession, there's one type of investment that can significantly limit your risk while maximizing your gains: index ETFs.
Source Fool.com
