First Investors Supports National Financial Literacy Month

New York, NY, April 22, 2008 - April is National Financial Literacy Month, and First Investors is reaching out to educate its clients on important financial issues.

With many Americans overburdened by debt, questions swirling about Social Security, and pensions on the wane, there's more apprehension than ever about savings and preparing for retirement. Yet many individuals remain uninformed about personal money management. In a 2007 study conducted on behalf of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), a greater proportion of the population (44%) had watched NASCAR than had used a retirement calculator (28%).

This is why First Investors strongly believes in the message of Financial Literacy Month, which is to raise public awareness of the importance of educating oneself about personal finances. "We believe the best investor is an informed investor," said Robert M. Flanagan, President of First Investors Corporation. "Which is why this month—and every month—we encourage our clients to have a dialogue with their representatives, ask questions, and strive to educate themselves about investing." First Investors' representatives are reaching out to clients, ensuring they are well informed, and that their personal investment and life insurance strategies remain consistent with their goals.

First Investors also encourages clients to increase their financial knowledge by consulting public sources such as mymoney.gov. The Company also has its own website, www.firstinvestors.com, that contains many resources for investors. Visitors to the site can click on "Information Center" to access annual reports, prospectuses, and a series of educational articles titled, "Think First" and "Now What."

First Investors continually strives to meet its clients' financial needs. According to Mr. Flanagan, "Delivering personal service—and helping clients reach their goals—is at the heart of what we do at First Investors."

First Investors has been in business since 1930. During that time we have successfully navigated many difficult economic periods in our nation’s history. Through the personalized service of financial services representatives located in our nationwide network of offices, First Investors uses a face-to-face approach to offer a range of products and services, including mutual funds, annuities and life insurance. Our representatives understand the cyclical nature of the markets, and work closely with clients to establish a disciplined approach to achieving long-term financial goals.

For more information on any First Investors fund, you may obtain a free prospectus by calling (800) 423-4026; writing to First Investors Corporation, 110 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005; or visiting the website www.firstinvestors.com. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund, and should be read carefully before investing. An investment in a fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

First Investors Corporation
Executive Office
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New York, NY 10005
(800) 423-4026
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