Do-It-Yourself Pension Video

The Do-It-Yourself Pension Video is a Free Resource from Kiplinger and MetLife.  The video explains how annuities can provide reliable retirement income in an uncertain economy.  It covers the US market but has some ideas that are useful wherever you live:

Nearly 80 million baby-boomers will reach retirement age over the next 20 years–almost 10,000 Americans a day. With a volatile market battering 401(k)s and fewer traditional pension plans, there is growing interest in how immediate annuities can fit into a retirement plan and provide guaranteed lifetime income. Financial publisher Kiplinger unveils an educational video explaining this powerful tool. Entitled “Your Do-It-Yourself Pension”, the 27-minute video notes the types of annuities available, explains how they work, and gives guidance on how to choose one that suits particular individual or family needs.

The video is featured on the Kiplinger Web site at www.kiplinger.com/links/annuityvideo.
and there are 5 episodes:

• Episode 1: Introduction to Annuities
• Episode 2: Exploring Different Types of Annuities
• Episode 3: How Annuities Work
• Episode 4: Choices … And How to Choose
• Episode 5: Final Points

To whet your appetite for the Do-It-Yourself Pension video, here is Episode 1: Introduction to Annuities.

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