Living Longer Around the World1

Average Life Expectancy at Birth 1950-1955 and 2005-2010

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"So what do I do with my money?"

Not only should investors consider saving for retirement as early as possible, but also think about how to invest along the way. Because they can use their longevity to ride out market cycles, investors today have the potential to generate income and even build capital throughout all phases of their lives. With retirements likely to span 20 years (or more), investors should consider lengthening their investment horizons and investing across a range of asset classes to generate long-term returns and retain the lifestyle they want.  

No matter where you are on your life path to retirement, talk to your financial advisor about how to plan for – and invest – so that you can achieve  the lifestyle that you want.

Visit blackrock.com, iShares.com or contact your financial professional for a prospectus or summary prospectus, which includes investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses and other information that you should read and consider carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Diversification and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in falling markets

In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors, as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. The two main risks related to fixed income investing are interest rate risk and credit risk. Typically, when interest rates rise, there is a corresponding decline in the market value of bonds. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the bond will not be able to make principal and interest payments. A portion of a municipal bond fund’s income may be subject to federal or state income taxes or the alternative minimum tax. Investments in commodities may entail significant risks and can be significantly affected by events such as variations in the commodities markets, weather, disease, embargoes, international, political and economic developments, the success of exploration projects, tax and other government regulations, as well as other factors

The BlackRock mutual funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC, Member Finra.

You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of each fund carefully before investing. The prospectuses and, if available, the summary prospectuses contain this and other information about the funds, and are available, along with information on other BlackRock funds, by calling 800-882-0052 or from your financial professional. The prospectuses and, if available, the summary prospectuses should be read carefully before investing.

1United Nations Population Division, April 2011. Note: Life Expectancy at birth, both sexes combined.

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