WEBVTT 00:00:06.500 --> 00:00:08.500 As you chart your course for retirement, 00:00:08.500 --> 00:00:11.500 it’s a good idea to keep some basics on your radar. 00:00:11.500 --> 00:00:13.100 Like lifetime income, 00:00:13.100 --> 00:00:16.700 so you know you can rely on a stream of income once you stop working. 00:00:16.700 --> 00:00:20.400 Investment diversification, to help mitigate your risks. 00:00:20.400 --> 00:00:21.900 And flexibility, 00:00:21.900 --> 00:00:26.900 so you can choose when and how to turn your retirement investment into income. 00:00:26.900 --> 00:00:30.500 The CREF Stock Account helps deliver on all of these. 00:00:30.500 --> 00:00:35.300 Launched in 1952 this account was the first variable annuity in history. 00:00:35.300 --> 00:00:39.800 And today, it remains at the core of many TIAA retirement plans. 00:00:39.800 --> 00:00:43.700 The CREF Stock Account offers you the opportunity to turn your savings 00:00:43.700 --> 00:00:46.800 into lifetime income once you retire. 00:00:46.800 --> 00:00:51.100 It provides you with exposure to globally diversified equities within one account… 00:00:51.100 --> 00:00:54.200 covering multiple investment management strategies, 00:00:54.200 --> 00:00:56.700 an array of securities based asset classes 00:00:56.700 --> 00:01:00.200 and exposure around the world in 68 industries. 00:01:00.400 --> 00:01:03.100 Once you retire, you have income choices, 00:01:03.100 --> 00:01:07.200 including lifetime payments that may adjust to help keep pace with inflation, 00:01:07.200 --> 00:01:09.200 lump-sum withdrawals, and more. 00:01:09.200 --> 00:01:12.200 And costs associated with the CREF Stock Account 00:01:12.200 --> 00:01:15.900 are generally less than half the mutual fund industry average.* 00:01:16.200 --> 00:01:18.300 With all that the CREF Stock Account offers, 00:01:18.300 --> 00:01:21.000 it’s no surprise that millions of people rely on it 00:01:21.000 --> 00:01:23.500 to help plan for lifetime income. 00:01:24.200 --> 00:01:28.000 Learn more about how TIAA can help you navigate retirement 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:30.000 with the CREF Stock Account. 00:01:34.500 --> 00:01:36.400 You should consider the investment objectives, 00:01:36.400 --> 00:01:39.900 risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. 00:01:39.900 --> 00:01:44.500 Please call 877-518-9161 00:01:44.500 --> 00:01:48.600 or log in to TIAA.org for product and fund prospectuses 00:01:48.600 --> 00:01:50.900 that contain this and other information. 00:01:50.900 --> 00:01:54.100 There are risks associated with investing in securities 00:01:54.100 --> 00:01:56.200 including possible loss of principal. 00:01:56.200 --> 00:02:00.100 Please read the prospectuses carefully before investing.