Did You Know?
- That in 2008, the total average expense difference between variable annuities and mutual funds was 1.18%
- That, as of the fourth quarter 2008, the combined net assets of U.S. variable annuities were valued at $1.2 trillion?
- In 2008 fixed annuity assets valued at 556 billion a 9% increase from 2007?
- In 2009, the contribution limits range from $5,000-$6,000 for an IRA, $16,500-$22,000 for a 401k and $200,000 plus for a non-qualified annuity?
- That the average number of funds per variable annuity contract was 51, in 2008 with an average contract value of $49,200?
Consumers
Tools to Assist in Your Retirement Investment Decisions
Retirement Planning Resources
To assist Americans in their retirement planning efforts, the National Retirement Planning Coalition (which IRI is a founding member) has assembled a selection of valuable online retirement planning resources. These resources include retirement data, practical retirement planning guidelines and other useful consumer information:
- Retirement Savings Tips
- Retirement Planning Calculator
- "Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning"
- "Seven Life Defining Financial Decisions"
- "Making Your Money Last for a Lifetime: Why You Need to Know About Annuities"
- Choosing a Financial Planner
- Don't Run with Your Retirement Money
- Women at Risk: Timing, Financing & Coping with Retirement
- Long-Term Care Insurance: Protection for Your Future
- Planning for the Stages of Retirement


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