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Research & Insights
MassMutual is committed to being a thought leader in the financial industry. We partner with reputable market research firms to gain insight into issues facing individuals, families and business owners. We also publish third-party articles in Mutual Matters. Browse through the materials below, then, contact a Financial Professional for a personalized approach to your financial strategy.
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 Mutual MattersWelcome to Mutual Matters, where you’ll find honest, practical discussions of financial topics authored by recognized professionals, personal finance writers and experts. The goal of Mutual Matters is to encourage conversation, listen to your concerns about personal finance issues, and help you make good financial decisions for yourself and your loved ones.
 | Expert Commentary On Five Steps for Creating a Financially Healthy Young Family
By Sarah Rieger, 2012 Spokesperson, Disability Insurance Awareness Month
Like so many other mothers, I have a dream for my children. I work hard to take care of their scraped knees, to make the last minute trip to the store for a school art project, to pay for their expenses. I do this to help them mature into self-sufficient adults, of which the world needs more. More |  | Five Steps for Creating a Financially Healthy Young Family
By Catey Hill
Pediatrician’s phone number is programmed into your iPhone, check. Home finally childproofed, check. Hand sanitizers strategically placed everywhere you may need them, check. You’re doing everything by the book for your child, and now it’s time to complete the final step in that equation: getting your finances in order to prepare for your family’s future and dreams.
Read article |  | Lessons from Max’s Mom: Their Journey with Cerebral Palsy
By Ellen Seidman
Yesterday morning, I spent an hour online finding a desk chair for my son, Max. After, I headed to his school for a meeting with his speech therapist to discuss new tactics to help Max more clearly articulate words.
Read article |  | Executive Commentary On Lessons from Max’s Mom: Their Journey with Cerebral Palsy
By Sal Salvo, father, financial professional and Special Care Planner
When caring for a child with special needs, the prospect of thinking beyond the physical day-to-day routine is daunting. But as a father of a now grown daughter with Rett’s Syndrome, I can tell you personally and professionally, it’s necessary. More |  | Shopping with a Conscience: Consumers Increasingly Seek Green Products and Services
By Debbie Van Der Hyde
Sustainability is the new buzzword in business, driven in part to satisfy consumers’ growing preference for green products and services. But how do you define sustainability?
Read article |  | Executive Commentary on Shopping with a Conscience: Consumers Increasingly Seek Green Products and Services
By Sean Anderson, Assistant Vice President of Facilities Operations, Director of Green Initiatives - MassMutual
As an engineer, I understand the importance of running a building as efficiently as possible, in fact that’s what I do at MassMutual. But I also understand the importance of sustainability and doing our part for the environment, future generations, and our policyholders and customers. More |  | A Mom’s Perspective: From a Little Boy’s Spina Bifida Diagnosis to a Paralympic Champion
By Sandy Page
It was March 1992 and still very much winter in Buffalo. I was at a friend’s bridal shower when I started having contractions. After a normal pregnancy, at 33 weeks I was going into labor.
Read article |  | Executive Commentary on A Mom’s Perspective: From a Little Boy’s Spina Bifida Diagnosis to a Paralympic Champion
By Tom Waring Jr., Financial Professional - MassMutual Buffalo Agency
When I first met with Norm Page to discuss his financial future, we were both young men in our 20s. Our conversation about life insurance focused not on what he needed now, but what he needed for the future. More |  | What Tomorrow’s Workplace Will Look Like: The Case for Workplace Diversity
By Jan Alexander
Demographic surveys show that corporations have an increasingly diverse base of potential customers and employees. What are (and should) they be doing about it. Well-known management practices journalist Jan Alexander takes a look at how top companies are dealing with this population shift.
Read article |  | Executive Commentary On What Tomorrow’s Workplace Will Look Like
By Lorie Valle-Yañez, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer – MassMutual
When it comes to diversity, companies that see the light now will be ahead of the game, while those that don’t will be watching from the sidelines. More |  | Why Life?
By Russ Banham
If protecting your family is a top priority, why doesn't life insurance make it to that list? Best-selling author and financial journalist Russ Banham explores the difficulty and shares compelling insights and practical advice from two family psychologists. Read article |  | Executive Commentary on Why Life?
By Mike Fanning, Executive Vice President - U.S. Insurance Group, MassMutual
As a father, I get it. This is a difficult subject for anyone, but when you bring your children into the picture, I don't know if the thought process gets harder or easier. More |
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