Bravo! Social Security Simplified Through Song
Opera Shows Pre-Retirees That Applying for Social Security Need Not Be A Big Production
ST. PAUL, Mn. - JUNE 6, 2008 - SecurePathSM by Transamerica, a service of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc., today released its online production of The Social Security Opera to demonstrate that applying for Social Security benefits can be music to the ears of American pre-retirees.
"Opera is steeped in culture, tradition and class. Our new video is, of course, a parody on that tradition," said Phil Eckman, CEO of Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc. "But if it helps pre-retirees understand that they don't need to be afraid of enrolling in Social Security benefits, then it does its job. We thought it was time to take a fun, lighthearted look at this -- to belt out the truth about Social Security."
Opera goers can avoid renting the tux and buying the fancy gown and instead view the opera online. Sung to the melody of three famous operas -- Habanera, La Donna E Mobile, and Les Toreadors -- the opera follows a husband and wife as they contemplate filing for their Social Security benefits. The music of their life leads them to get their advice from the wife's mother.
"Part of our goal at SecurePath by Transamerica is to help bring clarity to the various aspects of retirement transition that pre-retirees might find confusing and interfere with a smooth transition to retirement. Helping them better understand the process of tapping into their Social Security benefits, which, for most of us, will be a financial cornerstone in retirement, is a natural place to start," added Eckman. "Of course, for retirement to really sing, most pre-retirees should seek professional advice on how to make their retirement benefits work most effectively."
Recognizing the importance of Social Security in all Americans' retirement planning, SecurePath by Transamerica recently added an experienced consultant to its ranks, Kathryn Hanson, a retired executive from the SSA, who helped to author the Social Security content that is on the firm's website.
About Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc. and SecurePath by Transamerica:
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Transamerica Retirement Management, Inc. is a marketing affiliate of Transamerica Life Insurance Company and Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company. Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered through InterSecurities, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, and Registered Investment Advisor. InterSecurities, Inc. is not a licensed insurance entity and insurance products are offered only through its licensed insurance agency, InterSecurities Insurance Agency, Inc., a licensed insurance agency in most states, or agents associated with InterSecurities, Inc. All companies named herein are AEGON companies. SecurePath by Transamerica is a protected service mark of Transamerica Life Insurance Company.
