Stocks continued to tumble in the U.S. Friday as financial markets suffered their biggest two-day drop since 2020.

The huge swings rocking Wall Street and the global economy may feel far from normal. But, for investing at least, drops of this size have happened often throughout history.

Investors are wondering what to do with their 401(k) accounts as the stock market makes steep declines. Should you stop contributing or withdraw it?

Overseas shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday markets calmed somewhat after the shocks from President Trump 's tariff hikes.

Not since the pandemic in 2020 have individuals felt there was such an opportunity to buy the dip. The backdrop is stark: U.S. stocks experienced their most dramatic two-day wipeout in history. In total, markets have shed $11 trillion since Inauguration Day, $6.6 trillion of which was wiped out on Thursday and Friday.

Top forecasters on Wall Street are eying the risk of a recession, a global slowdown, and further stock drops ahead.

Investors have panned President Trump's tariffs, saying they are likely to hit U.S. economic growth and drive up inflation. Goldman Sachs economists cited the barrage of levies on Monday in raising the odds of a recession to 45%.

President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are sending stock markets lower around the world and experts are offering some time-honored advice about what to do. If you have decades ahead of you until retirement, the best course is to leave your 401 (k) alone, according to Fortune.

401 (k) investors, in particular, should absolutely avoid selling off investments at all costs. Though the market is scary, taking an early withdrawal from your 401 (k) or IRA means penalties and potentially a tax hit as well. And losing the dollars in there now could have long-term repercussions on wealth accumulation.

Stocks in the U.S. look set for another for another rough outing Monday as the Trump tariff fallout continues to roil global markets.