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Thought we would pass this along from The Principal….

Extraordinary market events and tough economic conditions are weighing heavily on your minds. We realize you have questions, as do your participants and we’re here to help with new tools to help educate your participants in tough economic conditions.

 

Use these general education materials to help your participants understand changes in the market.

·         Message from Dan Houston – Video of Dan Houston, President of Retirement & Investor Services of The Principal providing commentary on recent market events.

·         View video in Windows Media Player

·         View video in Real Player

·         Coping with volatile markets – Six tips to help your participants stay focused and navigate through periods of market volatility.

·         When is a good time to invest? – An overview of dollar-cost averaging and its benefits.

·         Timing the market: What would you do? – A demonstration of a long-term retirement savings strategy.

·         The case against market timing – An illustration of the risks of attempting to time the stock market over time.

·         Is my money safe? - Addresses the safeguards in place for retirement plans.

 

You can take comfort in knowing that even with the current market turmoil, the Principal Financial Group® is here to help.

 

For More Information, please contact us at 800-258-9041.

 

Insurance products and plan administrative services are provided by Principal Life Insurance Company, a member of the Principal Financial Group® (The Principal®), Des Moines, IA 50392.

 


Posted by admin on November 6th, 2008 :: Filed under Uncategorized