Videos

Videos

One survey found that 50% of current retirees had to retire earlier than they expected.

Source: Employee Benefit Research Institute, 2015

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.





  • Is 70 the New 65? Why Americans Are Working Longer

    Is 70 the New 65? Why Americans Are Working Longer

    Why more Americans have been delaying retirement past age 65 and how it might affect their health and finances.

  • Should You Sell When the Market Drops?

    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?

  • Social Security and Medicare Update: 2016 Trustees Reports

    Social Security and Medicare Update: 2016 Trustees Reports

    Key information regarding the current and future financial health of the Social Security and Medicare programs.

  • Inflation: The Sneaky Thief

    Inflation: The Sneaky Thief

    Inflation can be like a thief, sneaking into your portfolio and robbing your money’s purchasing power.

  • Are Soaring Health-Care Costs Hurting the U.S. Economy?

    Are Soaring Health-Care Costs Hurting the U.S. Economy?

    Trends in the health-care landscape and why some economists believe the broader U.S. economy could be at risk.

  • Rising Rates: The Fed Takes Next Step Toward Normal

    Rising Rates: The Fed Takes Next Step Toward Normal

    The possible implications for consumers and investors when the Federal Reserve raises short-term interest rates.

  • How Pre-Tax Contributions Affect Your Paycheck

    How Pre-Tax Contributions Affect Your Paycheck

    The tax implications of retirement plan contributions and the effect on your take-home pay.

  • Digital Deception: Current Trends in Cybercrime

    Digital Deception: Current Trends in Cybercrime

    An overview of recent developments in cybersecurity and tips that could help protect sensitive account information.

  • The Latte Habit

    The Latte Habit

    How little things can add up over time

  • The Retirement Income Factor

    The Retirement Income Factor

    How much money will you bring to retirement?

  • American Tax Burden

    American Tax Burden

    Are you concerned about your tax situation?

  • What Is Investment Risk?

    What Is Investment Risk?

    How different types of risks can adversely affect your investments

  • Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are?

    Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are?

    Valuable assets will convey directly to beneficiaries, regardless of instructions in a will.

  • Protecting Your Dependents with Life Insurance

    Protecting Your Dependents with Life Insurance

    Term or whole life? Just be sure you have adequate coverage.

  • Behavioral Finance

    Behavioral Finance

    Reacting emotionally may hinder your investment results.

  • The Value of a Bond

    The Value of a Bond

    How interest rate changes influence bond prices.

  • What Would Happen to Your Estate?

    What Would Happen to Your Estate?

    Estate planning documents can help you manage your estate.

  • What Is An Annuity?

    What Is An Annuity?

    Immediate or deferred annuity: there’s no right answer.

  • Bringing Up Baby

    Bringing Up Baby

    The cost to raise a child from cradle to college.