Allen Wastler

Allen Wastler

Allen Wastler is a former financial journalist with over 30-years of experience, including time at CNBC, CNN, and Knight-Ridder Newspapers.

Not only are baseball players getting paid to play a game, they are likely to live longer too.
Life insurance proceeds are not taxed as a rule, but there can be some exceptions in certain narrow circumstances.
There are specific financial risks at certain points in anyone's life. Here is a strategy to tackle them.
Here’s an extensive look at the challenges and considerations parents face as children grow.
It’s usually better to wait out a market downturn, rather than withdraw or attempt to time the market.
One of history’s most notable pandemics struck in 1918, and MassMutual did its part for the victims.
When stock and bond markets get volatile, many investors look to move their money into less uncertain areas. Like these options.
This kind of protection through an employer can help with costs should a major illness strike.
For us at MassMutual he’s a pretty important guy: A sheriff that became our founder.
Life insurance policies can have a range of premium choices. And there are advantages and disadvantages to each.
The math for future Social Security benefits indicates big changes ahead, so you might want to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.
March Madness excitement? Here are ways to support your old school through life insurance.
Here are 3 considerations when weighing a life insurance policy for your family’s security.
Sudden market drops point up the value of long-term investing horizons and diversification.
There are some pitfalls when it comes to naming beneficiaries for your estate. Here’s what to watch for.
In honoring women’s history month, MassMutual pays particular homage to Charlotte Cynthia Barnum.
Insurance sometimes gets a starring role in the movies, and even an Oscar nod.
MassMutual has an historic, and perhaps philosophical, link to the famous children's author.