After retirement assets have been accumulated and invested it's now time to reap the benefits from the fruits of your labor. During the "benefit" stage of retirement the assets you've saved may now be used as primary or secondary income, a means to provide health or long term care for you and your family, a means to fund a life insurance policy, or many other things. It's important to understand that the benefits you've worked so hard to accrue may act as your primary source of income for the rest of your life. Life Associates offers many options to help participants meet their retirement goals, whatever they may be. One popular option chosen by participants is roll all or some of their retirement account balance into an annuity which can create a stream of income for life, helping to supplement social security income.