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Originally Posted by Schneed10

Mine did too, because I didn't panic, didn't pull my money out or switch it to bonds. Instead I rode the rollercoaster down and then back up again, when the stock market bounced in 09. Now I'm not too much worse for the wear, because I kept a level head.

I actually increased my contribution shortly after the crash, just checked on my 401k and it actually has more than doubled since 11/08.