How Can Annuities help you Achieve Financial Security?

You probably know what a mutual fund is; but, do you know what a “variable annuity” is? And, more importantly, do you understand the benefits that investing in variable annuities can provide? That’s where the NAVA, the Association for Insured Retirement Solutions, can help you. Mark Mackey, President and CEO of NAVA, answers questions that will help you better plan for retirement. Mr. Mackey discussed the following topics: What exactly is a “variable annuity”? How is a variable annuity different from a mutual fund? Who should own a variable annuity? What other benefits do variable annuities provide? In the last five years, annuity providers are increasingly promoting new variable annuity features called “living benefits.” What are living benefits? Some websites you can go to are http://www.NavaNet.org www.NavaNet.org http://www.Retireon.YourTerms.com www.Retireon.YourTerms.com