Prepare for Your Life of Retirement

These days no one has enough money to retire. Here we offer you some solutions to change that.

Created byHOWLING WOLF LEARNING NETWORK

Last updated 8/2012

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What you'll learn

Learn more about the retirement crisis we are in.
Gain a better understanding of social security.
Financial advisers may not be helping clients meet their retirement needs. Learn why.
401 (k) s

Course content

4 sections • 22 lectures • 55m total length

The Problem: The Retirement Crisis4:49

This lectures has some alarming statistics about how unprepared we are financially to be able to retire comfortably. Along the way we explore some things you may be able to do to alleviate the crisis.
The Problem of the Retirement Crisis2:00
Print file - DIE EARLY - ONE WAY TO BEAT THE RETIREMENT CRISIS An Analysis of the Investment Challenges Facing Americans and Their Financial Advisors in 2012
Analyzing the Problem9:32

Is it a "Boomer" retirement crisis, and is it too late to do anything about it? No and no. Learn about the "Boomer Crisis" and what we can do about it.
Analyzing The Problem 3:00
A print file of video - Analyzing the problems which goes into detail about why retiring Americans are in trouble.

Social Security11:49

Is Social Security going bankrupt? Why not? The real facts--how it works.
Social Security 5:00
Print file on understanding social security and the problems it faces.
Social Security Woes5:00
The print file contains so scary statistics on the aging of America and talks about the Baby Boomer generation.
Hartford Social Security Study 3:00
Hartford: Americans Rely on Social Security for Higher Percentage of Retirement Income. This article contains interesting statistics on the increasing costs of longer retirement.

Who's There to Help11:39

There are 640,000 financial advisors out there willing to let you pay them to help you. Who are they and what is their value?
Who Is There to Help?3:00
A print file of video presentation - Who is there to Help which identifies how financial advisers may not be investing your money the way you need it for retirement.
The Helpers7:05

There are 640,000 financial advisors out there willing to let you pay them to help you. Who are they and what is their value?
Helpers 4:00
A print file that contains comments by Warren Buffet and information on all the different helpers out there.
Invest In Your Retirement 1:00
Sample article for organizations to use in reaching employees
Advice to Financial Advisers4:01

Competition for assets will be stiffer and clients are better educated. What do you need to do to cope with the demise of the commissioned sales rep?
Advice To Financial Advisors 1:00
Print File outlining the "rules" financial advisers should follow to ensure they are meeting their clients needs.
Some Bad Ideas For Retirement5:00
Print file that explains about your 401(k) - should you borrow from it?
Conclusion6:17

Save, invest--start now. The Dos and Don'ts.
Conclusion 2:00
Print file of video - Conclusion which outlines the dos and don't of retirement planning and investing.
Senior Scams 3:00
Regulators also worry that as the eldest boomers retire, shady advisers will seize on their need for financial advice -- and fear of outliving their money -- to sell them products that are, at best, inappropriate, and at worst, fraudulent. This is especially true at a time of market volatility, when people tend to fret about their portfolios and succumb to promises of outsize returns.
Major Life Events Can Affect Your Retirement 1:00
Did you know that major life events like losing a job, changing your marital status or starting a family could affect how you save for retirement? Read this article and learn more.
Can You Afford To Withdraw From Your 401 K 1:00
A 401(k) plan is a tax-favored savings plan, designed to help you save money while working toward your retirement. However, the current economy has forced some workers to borrow from their 401(k) plan accounts to pay for critical living expenses, jeopardizing their retirement savings. Before you borrow from your 401(k) plan to get through these tough times, you should know a few things...
The Problem With Living Too Long 7:00
People are living longer. Undoubtedly, most of us would consider this a good thing, but from one perspective, it’s not, as it makes it much harder to save enough money to generate sufficient income in retirement.

Description

There is a financial crisis in this country facing the “about to retire” and the “would like to retire someday”. Learn what the issues and problems are, and take hope some practical advice and solutions to solve your personal retirement financial plans. One solution to the retirement crisis is “Die Early”. Another is “Work Longer”. But there may be better options.

Prepare for Your Life of Retirement

What you'll learn

Course content

The Retirement Crisis4 lectures • 19min

What About Social Security?4 lectures • 25min

Who Is There to Help?14 lectures • 57min

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