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Breakthroughs Martin Sheen reviews trends in the business and investment world and one of the most important pieces of that industry is how people are planning for retirement.
Financial instability around the world has caused people to take a hard look into how they are preparing for their golden years. More and more baby boomers are retiring and that means an added emphasis on the importance of investing wisely.
www.breakthroughsptv.com found that while many people are seeking out stable, long term investments more and more people want their money to be somewhere that it can grow.
Income generating investments are gaining ground among investors. Annuities and dividend awarding investments are giving people a reliable form on income even in a down economy. Not only do they continue to provide people with extra money after retirement, but they can act as part of a safety net for people who fear unemployment.
The TV program also found that the deterioration of the real estate market has caused people to reassess properties as an investment. More and more children are moving in with their parents and even parents are moving in with children. By consolidating under one roof, people cut their living expenses and avoid placing money in a suspect sector of the investment market.
One of the other trends that Breakthroughs Martin Sheen PBS sees is that more and more people are actively involving themselves in their retirement planning.
Years ago, many people simply left their retirement funds to work on their own over the course of their careers. Now, with the volatility of the market, people are moving their money more. Not only are people moving their money to ensure the highest return on their investment but the level of discussion over retirement planning in the US has led to more young people considering their plans.
The Breakthroughs with Martin Sheen TV show will continue to follow how people are evaluating their own plans to ensure they can enjoy life after work.
