It would more than fair to say that 2022 was a tough year for investors. Recession fears and inflation drove the stock market into several downward spirals, and that's had a large impact on retirement savers in particular.

As of the fourth quarter of 2021, the average 401(k) plan balance was $130,700, reports Fidelity. But as of the fourth quarter of 2022, the average 401(k) balance had shrunk to $103,900. That's a difference of almost $27,000.

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Source Fool.com