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.
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.
History of Annuities
June is Annuity Awareness Month, which is all about bringing attention to annuities and how they can take your financial futures above and beyond.
The Importance of Financial Literacy
It's important to learn about key aspects of financial health and how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits.
Waiting for higher interest rates? It could cost you!
You already know that the interest rate your money earns plays a big role in how much you accumulate, but did you know that when you start earning interest may be just as important?
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.
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.
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.
Could rising interest rates derail your future plans?
Don’t let increasing interest rates derail your retirement plans. Fixed-indexed annuities provide principal protection and growth opportunity that can help avoid some of the negative side effects of rising rates.
Retirement Story: Meet Beatriz
Just like Beatriz, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
Retirement Story: Meet Nancy
Just like Nancy, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
Retirement Story: Meet Adrienne
Just like Adrienne, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
Retirement Story: Meet Dorene
Just like Dorene, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
Retirement Story: Meet Ed
Just like Ed, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
Retirement Story: Meet Adalia
Just like Adalia, you can take your financial future above and beyond. We offer simple solutions to help you get there.
The truth about annuities
You may be familiar with annuities, but you may also be surprised about what they can mean for your financial future.
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.
Retirement planning milestones
As you celebrate the birthdays below, be sure to consider the important financial milestones that come along with them.
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.
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.
Have questions? Get in touch with a financial professional.
If you’re interested in learning more about an annuity from MassMutual Ascend, we can connect you with a financial professional who can help.