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!

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.

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.

Annuity quick comparison

This quick comparison can help you determine if an annuity offers advantages that might be missing from your portfolio.

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.