Marla is age 57 and plans to retire at 60 and convert her RRSPs into a RRIF or a life annuity that will generate an income stream to supplement her retirement pensions. Cautious about the performance of the stock market over the past couple of years, $150,000 of her RRSP funds are currently invested in money market funds. However, with interest rates currently so low, Marla is looking to invest the $150,000 into something that will pay her higher returns. She'll want to reassess her investment options once she actually retires. 

What would be her best choice of investments today?

A) A 10-year term certain annuity 

B) A portfolio of a few growth stocks 

C) A balanced segregated fund 

D) A 5-year term deposit

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