Mass Mutual

Providing Creative Financial and Insurance Solutions

My name is Mark S. Robinson, and I'm a Financial Advisor with the Minneapolis Financial Group, a general agency for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. My associate Maura Steblay and I have created this website as a resource to aid current and potential clients find a wealth of information in the form of newsletters articles, calculators, and research reports that will help you diagnose and improve your financial and insurance needs and well-being - whether you become a client of ours or not!

Our goal is to help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to achieving your personal financial goals. Through the tools and resources available here, and the more personalized advice Maura and I can provide through one-on-one consultation and service, you will better understand the fundamentals of insurance, investment, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Most importantly, we hope you see the value of working with skilled professionals such as ourselves, so you can begin or continue to pursue your financial goals.


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Calculators

Cash Flow Analysis

This Cash Flow Analysis form will help you weigh your income vs. your expenses.

Savings Goals

How much do you need to save each year to meet your long-term financial goals?

Cost of Retirement

Use this calculator to estimate how much income and savings you may need in retirement.

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Newsletters

HOT TOPIC: Are Housing Troubles Standing in the Way of Growth?

In the wake of past recessions, the housing industry provided a meaningful economic boost. This time around, the pace of the recovery has been more sluggish than expected, and ongoing weakness in the housing sector may be to blame.

Help Chart the Future of Your Family Business

The transition from one generation to the next is considered to be one of the biggest risks to the survival of a family-owned business. A thoughtful succession strategy not only outlines when and how ownership should be transferred but also takes tax implications, family relationships, and other sensitive issues into account.

Rethinking the Role of Household Debt

Many people aspire to pay off their home mortgages before retirement, but the housing situation and a weak economy have taken a toll on the finances of many older Americans. There are some compelling reasons why pre-retirees might want to consider maximizing their retirement plan contributions and avoid carrying large amounts of debt into retirement.

Tips for Surviving the Estate Tax

The federal estate tax was reinstated retroactively to January 1, 2010, by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. However, the favorable provisions are scheduled to expire at the end of 2012, when estates exceeding $1 million could be subject to the federal levy.

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