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When it comes to planning for a secure financial future, there are a lot of factors to consider – like market volatility, interest rates and social security, to name a few. Explore our insights library for information and resources that can help.
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Leaving a legacy
Your beneficiary can reduce this tax burden by choosing to stretch out payments rather than taking a lump sum. Stretching out payments allows the money to grow tax-deferred, spreads the tax liability across multiple years and may avoid higher tax brackets.
Beyond Annuities: Market risks to consider as you plan for your financial future
At MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company, we understand the importance of a secure financial future. That's why we don't just offer products to help you reach your goals - we also provide educational tools and resources that can help you prepare for and overcome possible obstacles you may face as you plan ahead.
Building a customized financial legacy
John and his wife Jane are the joint owners of an annuity contract from MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company.
Getting to know inherited annuities
If you are a non-spousal beneficiary, you have the option to put the money you inherited into an inherited annuity from MassMutual Ascend!
See how your financial future adds up
Preparing for a secure financial future involves finding a product that can help you reach your goals.
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
An annuity is a financial product that’s designed to protect and grow your money, and then provide a stream of guaranteed income.
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.
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.