AXA Equitable Launches Retirement Lifestyle Web Site

August 8, 2008 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company has launched a Web site providing access to resources and services specifically designed for people near or at retirement.

According to an AXA press release, My Retirement Shop provides a one-stop shop for resources pertaining to Home & Family; Finance; Health & Fitness; Volunteering; Travel; Entertainment; Self Improvement; Community; Brain Teasers; Financial Products & Services; and a Concierge Service. “AXA Equitable takes a comprehensive, education-based approach to addressing the at retirement needs of our customers. Financial services isn’t just about products or investment advice but understanding the individual’s needs, wants and desires for retirement living,” said Christopher “Kip” Condron, Chairman and CEO of AXA Equitable, in the announcement.

Specifically, My Retirement Shop provides a concierge service that offers travel information and booking services and the ability to book discounted tee times at golf courses nationwide; schedules spa appointments; researches and buys gifts for friends; makes restaurant reservations; and buys tickets to a show. In addition, the Web site includes a retirement job bank and information from partners Fodor’s and Kiplinger’s on subjects that include home and family, entertainment, and travel.

Site members also have the ability to create their own blogs and visit AXA Equitable’s Web site to obtain information on financial strategies, products and services for retirement.

Individuals can sign up for the resource at no cost at www.MyRetirementShop.com .

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