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I'm 31, making $70K and worried about a recession. Should I be doing anything differently with my 401(k) now?

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61% of Americans think the U.S. is headed for a recession in the next 12 months .

If you’ve been steadily funding your 401(k) plan, the last thing you want is to see its value decline.

It’s not a given that the economy will land in recession territory this year , or that any recession that ensues will be drawn out.

A recession may seem like a good time to add money to your 401(k, as you can invest while the market is down.

But it's probably not the right time if you're short on emergency savings.

Ramit Sethi recently recommended building a 12-month emergency fund instead of the usual one that can cover three-to-six months ’ of expenses.

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