Market Volatility

Preparing for a downturn is about recognizing your age, spreading risk, and establishing the financial cushion you need to weather storms without making panic decisions.

When bear markets take hold, look to history and your own financial goals.

How life insurance, annuities, and other uncorrelated assets can provide an alternate source of income when markets are volatile.

It’s usually better to wait out a market downturn, rather than withdraw or attempt to time the market.

MassMutual continues to have exceptional financial strength, and here are some of the reasons why.

Changing your investments can be a great idea, as long as you’re doing it for the right reasons.

Sudden market drops point up the value of long-term investing horizons and diversification.

Lower interest rates make it cheaper to take out loans, but also reduce earnings for savers.

Capital markets are alive and well, albeit likely to be a bit volatile from time to time in the near term.

There are alternatives that can help buffer your retirement income in a down market.

You can get the help you need through recommendations, online databases, and by asking the right questions.

Consumers can take several steps to insulate their financial affairs from harder times.

Investors who tune out market noise and stay the course over time have historically benefited from the power of compounded growth.

Take a look at these historical trends to get a different perspective on market performance.

Don’t let a retreating market derail your retirement plans. Here’s some suggestions for countering a negative investment environment.

When it comes to taming dangers, understanding financial incentives is a crucial step.

Breathe … and use the difficult markets as an opportunity to reaffirm your long-term plan.

There are many unknowns, but you can probably expect some bumpiness as the Fed tightens.