Annuity insights

An annuity can play an important part in reaching your financial goals. Explore our insights library to help determine if an annuity might be right for you.

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Power of tax-deferred growth

Tax-deferred growth can play a fundamental role in the growth of your retirement savings.

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Getting to Know Annuities

At MassMutual Ascend, we are committed to going above and beyond – so when it comes to your financial future, the impossible feels possible. One way to elevate your financial future could be with an annuity.

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Retirement planning worksheet

While there are many factors to consider when planning for your future, the following worksheet from MassMutual Ascend provides some general questions to help you get on the right track for reaching your goals.

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Your guide to Required Minimum Distributions

A Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD, refers to the minimum amount you must withdraw from your tax-qualified annuity or account each year.

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Find your annuity fit

Answer a few short questions to tell us where you are in your financial planning journey, and we'll help you find the right annuity solution.

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Simplifying Social Security

There are a number of factors that should be taken into consideration when filing for Social Security – each of which play a critical role in the benefits you’ll receive during your years in retirement.

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Retirement planning milestones

As you celebrate the birthdays below, be sure to consider the important financial milestones that come along with them.

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Simple ways to elevate your retirement

You probably know that finances are an important piece of your retirement plan, but here are some other important things to consider.

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How sequence of returns can make or break a portfolio

When you begin taking income from a portfolio, the subsequent sequence of returns can have a critical impact on its value over time.

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Can your portfolio withstand a bear market?

An annuity from MassMutual Ascend can help protect against bear markets. These products offer competitive growth potential, while providing varying levels of protection against market declines.

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