In this haphazard economy, hardly anyone feels completely secure about their investments, retirement plans or even the longevity of their employment. As we reevaluate our own investment strategies, my husband and I are entertaining every option and seeking wise advice. A few of my favorite resources are Dave Ramsey and Crown Financial.

One of the options that I was unaware of until recently is an annuity. I actually had to look up what it is! A good place to research annuities is www.annuityadvantage.com/index.html