According to the organization’s website, the film raises questions about how America’s financial institutions protect retirement savings. It asks, “Will your IRAs or 401(k) accounts ensure a safe retirement?”
The 60-minute documentary is further described as an examination of retirement accounts, including the lack of uniformity in plans, which results in some workers paying much more than others; the cost of a seemingly small annual fee when spread out across a worker’s lifetime; and hidden fees.
Local listings and the trailer for “The Retirement Gamble” can be found at www.pbs.org/frontline, and the full program can be viewed online.