New York Times columnist, financial author, and movie star Ben Stein has released a three-part educational video series in which Stein gives an easy-to-understand overview on how Americans can financially prepare for retirement – from tips on selecting a financial advisor to investing strategies to the importance of “retirement income” and how to get it.

The series is full of good, basic information on the fundamentals of retirement planning — a great resource for those wondering how to plan for retirement as well as those who need a brief refresher course on the subject.

Ben Stein Talks Retirement — Part 1 [YouTube]
Ben Stein Talks Retirement – Part 2 [YouTube]
Ben Stein Talks Retirement – Part 3 [YouTube]

— FREE MONEY FINANCE

UPDATE: In counterpoint, consider these following posts we’ve written about the sometimes dubious benefits of financial planners:

Financial Advisors Often Give Poor, Expensive Investing Advice
If Your Financial Planner Won’t Tell You How They Make Money Off Of You, Run Away
How To Pick A Financial Planner

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