You may want to consult a tax advisor to help you determine what your savings goal should be. Don't be too conservative with your investments. Conservative investments may guarantee that your money will be there, but they can't guarantee what your money will be worth. Remember, even with a conservative investment, the returns should be outpacing inflation. It's important not to overlook inflation when you're preparing for your financial future.
Inflation is never harmless.
You have a better chance of meeting your retirement goals if your strategy takes inflation into account. Aetna's goal is to close the transaction, which is subject to shareholder, regulatory and other approvals and other closing conditions, during the fourth quarter of 2000. Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, part of Aetna Financial Services, is one of the Deferred Compensation Plan's three financial services organizations. No Effect on Services or Returns on Investments Plan participants who have investments with Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company should expect business as usual, with no negative effect on either the services or investment options Aetna offers. The information presented in this newsletter is not intended as investment advice.