News Release

Printer-Friendly Version

EBSA News Release: [04/11/2006]
Contact Name: David James or Gloria Della
Phone Number: (202) 693-4676 or x8664
Release Number: 06-0578-NAT

Labor Department Unveils Retirement Planning Resource For Hispanic Americans

WASHINGTON —The U.S. Department of Labor today released "Su Dinero Y Futuro Economico: Una Guia Para Ahorrar," a resource to help Hispanic Americans plan, save and invest for a secure retirement. The publication, which can be found at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/savingsfitnesssp.pdf, is the Spanish-language version of the department's popular Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Future.

The publication highlights the importance of saving for retirement and emphasizes the benefits of developing savings habits at a young age. The booklet provides important information on how to start saving, how retirement plans work, ways to develop a savings plan that incorporates realistic retirement goals, and simplified principles on investing.

"Hispanic-Americans are one of the fastest growing segments of the workforce. Su Dinero Y Futuro Economico will help them save for their retirement," said Ann L. Combs, assistant secretary of labor for employee benefits security.

This financial planning tool uses an easy-to-follow approach to setting financial goals and including retirement planning as a priority. A resource section provides other sources of information on retirement, savings and investment issues, including a link to www.USA.gov en Espanol, which provides information on government services including benefits and financial assistance, consumer protection and employment.

Free copies of the booklet are available by calling the Employee Benefits Security Administration's toll-free number at 1-866-444-EBSA (3272) or visiting the agency's Web site at www.dol.gov/ebsa (under publications).

Listen to the audio news release.

Lea este communicado de prensa en español