Videos

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.

The Pros and Cons of a Big Tax Refund

  • Handling Market Volatility

    These three actions can help you stick to a long-term investing strategy when markets are volatile.

  • Digital Deception: Watch Out for Cybercrime

    As online commerce and recordkeeping have expanded, so has cybercrime.

  • The Fed's Rate Moves and Inflation

    Find out how high the federal funds rate has climbed since last year, and what the Fed is keeping an eye on now.

  • Social Security Announces 2024 COLA

    The Social Security Administration has announced a modest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024.

  • Navigating Your Social Security Statement

    Your personal Social Security statement contains estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

  • 4 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making

    Avoiding these four money mistakes can help you survive, even thrive, in any economy.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 3 Potential Benefits of Dollar-Cost Averaging

    Dollar-cost averaging is a disciplined investing approach and is one way to ride out market fluctuations.

  • The Basics of Social Security Retirement Benefits

    How much do you know about your Social Security retirement benefits?

  • Financial Planning: Helping You See the Big Picture

    Financial planning is a process that can help you reach your financial goals by evaluating your whole financial picture.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Pros and Cons of a Big Tax Refund

    Is receiving a big tax refund a reason to celebrate?

  • Social Security: When Should You Claim Retirement Benefits?

    The amount you'll receive in retirement from Social Security can vary depending on the age when you claim benefits.

  • How Sequence of Returns Can Affect Your Retirement Savings

    Did you know that the sequence in which you earn investment returns can affect how much you end up with?

  • Do You Know Who Your Beneficiaries Are?

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