"Three Steps to Protect Your Retirement from Coronavirus Market Swings," March 4, 2020

Summary: Three Steps to Protect Your Retirement from Coronavirus Market Swings by Carla Fried After weeks of resistance, the U.S. stock market was laid low by the global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). From February 19th through February 27, the S&P 500 fell more than 11%, as the reality set in that our economy will slow at least temporarily as production in major supply markets (namely, China) is curtailed, and consumer spending may decrease.