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One survey found that 48% of current retirees had to retire earlier than they expected.
Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2017
These engaging, short animations focus on a variety of financial topics and illustrate key financial concepts and current events. Choose any of the videos below and then click the start arrow to watch.
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Should You Pay Off Debt or Save for Retirement?
Should you pay off debt or save for retirement? That's a good question. These points may help you decide.
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Should You Sell When the Market Drops?
The stock market can take investors on a wild ride. Should you consider selling your stocks when the market drops?
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Inflation: The Sneaky Thief
Inflation can be like a thief, sneaking into your portfolio and robbing your money's purchasing power.
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How Pre-Tax Contributions Affect Your Paycheck
The tax implications of retirement plan contributions and the effect on your take-home pay.
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3 Potential Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging
Dollar-cost averaging is a disciplined investing approach and is one way to ride out market fluctuations.
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Leaving Your Employer? Don't Forget Your Retirement Savings Plan
When leaving your employer you'll need to decide what to do with the money in your retirement savings plan.
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The Basics of Social Security Retirement Benefits
How much do you know about your Social Security retirement benefits?
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Stocks and Stock Mutual Funds 101
Investing in stocks and stock funds can help you pursue financial goals, but consider the risks and rewards first.
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Bonds and Bond Mutual Funds 101
Investing in bonds and bond funds can help you pursue financial goals, but consider the risks and rewards first.
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The Pros and Cons of a Big Tax Refund
Is receiving a big tax refund a reason to celebrate?
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Wage Growth: Watch for a Tipping Point
The factors that may be restraining workers' wages and the economic implications of continued weakness or a sudden surge.
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Trade Tariffs
The U.S. is using tariffs to force the hands of trading partners and narrow the deficit. As a result, the disruption of global trade could affect economic growth.
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Is the Tech Sector Dominating Your Portfolio?
How technology sector dominance can affect investment portfolios.
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Are Your Investment Decisions Influenced by Emotions?
Consider how emotions, such as excitement and fear, can cause you to make counterproductive investment decisions.
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Taking a Closer Look at Target Date Funds
How target date funds work and what investors should watch out for.
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Should You Consider a Health Savings Account?
If you have a high-deductible health plan or are considering enrolling in one, you might also consider a health savings account.
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The Market's Wild Ride
In the final quarter of 2018, interest-rate fears and unresolved geopolitical issues upset the financial markets and reversed many of the gains notched earlier in the year.
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The Latte Habit
How little things can add up over time.
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The Retirement Income Factor
How much money will you bring to retirement?
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American Tax Burden
Are you concerned about your tax situation?
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What Is Investment Risk?
How different types of risks can adversely affect your investments
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Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are?
Valuable assets will convey directly to beneficiaries, regardless of instructions in a will.
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Protecting Your Dependents with Life Insurance
Term or whole life? Just be sure you have adequate coverage.
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The Value of a Bond
How interest rate changes influence bond prices.
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What Would Happen to Your Estate?
Estate planning documents can help you manage your estate.
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What Is An Annuity?
Immediate or deferred annuity: there's no right answer.
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Bringing Up Baby
The cost to raise a child from cradle to college.