Americans say this is where they would turn if they found themselves in a financial crisis during retirement. We all dream of a relaxing retirement where we enjoy our favorite activities and time with loved ones. But unfortunately, life sometimes has other plans. An unanticipated and unwelcome event — an expensive illness, or a deep and lasting stock market swoon — can drain most or all of our savings and instantly throw us into a financial crisis. If that happens, what would you do? Answering that question before you retire is crucial. Recently, the Insured Retirement Institute asked nearly 1,000 Americans ages 40 to 73 where they would turn if they ran out of money during retirement. Following are their top answers.