Kelly Kowalski, Cliff Noreen, and Bronwyn Shinnick

MassMutual Staff

Our executives and experts team up to write educational articles, covering a variety of financial topics such as life planning, college savings, and retirement.

Know what your long-term strategic plan should address in order to improve your business value.
Getaways are better if you don't come home with debt. Here's some budgeting suggestions.
PRT risks and costs can be mitigated and even produce substantial transaction savings, if done correctly.
What to think about when making the choice between running the business forever or exiting into retirement.
A loan from your retirement plan can be a ready source of funds in an emergency, but there are risks involved.
Establish a sound estate plan and make your wishes known before your death.
There a variety of ways to fund a buy-sell agreement for your business.
Consider the available options: ESOP, transfer, sale, or management buyout?
Make sure you understand the risks of borrowing from your retirement plan savings.
There are a few options to consider for your retirement accounts when switching jobs.
It’s important to understand three fundamental concepts of retirement plan investing.
Dividing an estate should be easy math, but for business owners the largest asset is often illiquid. But there can be solutions.
Life insurance policies are full of complicated financial terms, but it doesn’t have to be hard.
Aiming for targets in 4 key tactical money-management areas will set an overall plan for your strategic financial objectives.
Business owners need to understand valuation and why it’s critical for their future.
Here are ways for a business to attract and retain great employees.
Life insurance may be required and examine your existing coverage prior to settlement; define ownership, premiums, and beneficiaries.
A 529 plan allows you to save for that coming college bill in a tax-advantaged way. Know the essentials.