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We are proud to announce that our very own Paul Davis has established the "Paul Davis athletics scholarship endowment" that will be awarded annually to a Non-Basketball/Football student-athlete from Oakland County, Michigan heading to Michigan State University.

Paul Davis states, "It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to give back to the university that served as a launching pad for my career and life after basketball.” MSU opened so many doors for me and I was able to build relationships that continue to this day. I’m excited to create a path for student-athletes, just like the one I took, so they can continue to work towards their dreams."

Congratulations, Paul Davis!

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Paul Davis Has Got Next—The Next Generation As a basketball player with big dreams, Davis received a scholarship to attend Michigan State University. Now, Davis is dishing out a major assist to MSU student-athletes pursuing their own dreams.

According to Yahoo, 64% of Americans are not prepared for retirement.

Find out what you can be doing NOW to set yourself up for a successful retirement by joining the Podium Risk Management team and Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, on Tuesday, May 25th.

To register for this value-packed session, use the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146818091865.

What does it look like to properly prepare for retirement?

Join the Podium Risk Management team and Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, to discuss what you can be doing now to set yourself up for a successful retirement.
Join us Tuesday, May 25th to learn more.

The link to register for this virtual event is provided below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146818091865.

According to Limra, 40% of American’s who have life insurance wish they had purchased theirs at a younger age.

Join the Podium Risk Management team and Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, this Wednesday for a virtual seminar where we will discuss why someone should have life insurance and who should consider owning it.

The link to register for this value-packed session is below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146815313555.

What is life insurance for? Why are there different types? Do I REALLY need it?

Join the Podium Risk Management team and Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, for a virtual seminar to cover all things life insurance.

Join us Tuesday, May 18th to learn more.

Follow the link to register below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/146815313555.

Do you know what steps you should be taking to set yourself up for financial success?

We’ll answer this question and more during our upcoming Financial Wellness Series with Financial Planner, Michael Bauman.

Join us Wednesday, May 12th for this value-packed session.

The link to register is provided below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/151487989655.

Long-term financial success starts with becoming financially independent.

Podium Risk Management will be hosting a virtual seminar with Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, to share what it means to become financially independent. This session will expand on topics like:

• Being responsible for all expenses
• How to support your desired lifestyle
• How to prepare for a successful financial future

Join us Wednesday, May 12th for this value-packed session.

The link to register is provided below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/151487989655.

It is never too late to start planning for your financial future. Let us show you where to start.

The Podium Risk Management Financial Wellness Series featuring Financial Planner, Michael Bauman, begins May 12th.

For more information on how to register for the series, follow the link below.

https://podiumriskmanagement.com/engage/event-page.

According to CNBC, 75% of Americans are winging it when it comes to their financial future.

This is why we are launching a virtual financial education series with Financial Planner, Michael Bauman.

During this series, we will cover what steps you should be taking to set yourself up for a successful financial future by covering the following topics:

- Becoming Financially Independent
- Understanding Life Insurance
- Envision Your Successful Retirement

Each session will take place Wednesdays starting May 12th.

For more information on how to register, follow the link below.

https://podiumriskmanagement.com/engage/event-page.

“What steps can I be taking to plan for my financial future?”

We will answer this question and more during our upcoming Financial Wellness Series with Financial Planner, Michael Bauman.

Join us in May to learn more about the following topics:

- Becoming Financially Independent
- Understanding Life Insurance
- Envision Your Successful Retirement

Each session will take place starting Wednesday, May 12th.

For more information on how to register for the series, follow the link below.

https://podiumriskmanagement.com/engage/event-page.

The Retire-Early Movement Is Thriving During the Crisis. Here's How. When Ali and Alison Walker sold their Seattle home, said goodbye to their jobs, and set off on an around-the-world journey in 2018, the markets were still on the upswing and their early retirement was unfolding with hardly a hitch.

MassMutual: Market Update, June 3, 2020 For this week’s update, we move away from caterpillars and chrysalises and instead turn to peaches, pecans, and peanuts. This week, we look to the last of the 13 original colonies: the great state of Georgia. Why, you might ask?

Where to Check Up on the Health of Your Pension Plan A reader asks: I will be eligible for a pension when I retire, but the markets and the Covid-19 outbreak have me worried about the health of my retirement plan. How can I figure out where my pension stands?

What Has Covid-19 Taught Us About Retirement Risks? For people who are able to retire, retirement has always been a period of uncertainty. It is important to plan for retirement and this requires consideration of a range of risks. Covid-19 has taught us a few lessons about these risks.

Starting an IRA for Your Child: The Benefits In addition to the cold hard cash growing in an IRA account, your child will have the added benefit of developing healthy financial habits.

Age 62+ And Need Cash: Should You Tap Retirement Savings Or Start Social Security? It’s tempting to investigate two readily accessible sources of cash: Social Security benefits or retirement savings that are in IRAs or 401(k) accounts. But which choice is best from a financial perspective?

Here Are 3 Things to Consider if Your Company Has Cut Its 401(k) Match As distressed companies search for ways to cut costs amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are reducing or eliminating a key component of many workers' retirement-savings strategies: matching 401(k)-plan contributions.

Why Social Security Will Be There For You When You Need It I don’t want to be too much of a cheerleader, but all things considered in these troubled times you probably shouldn’t be worrying about Social Security.

The pandemic and financial lessons for kids Financial literacy may not be top of mind in many households just now as the COVID-19 crisis rages on, but for parents now charged with overseeing their children’s home education, a clear opportunity exists.

Financial And Estate Planning Steps To Take Now: Special Considerations For Those With Brain Disease What steps can you, your loved ones and family take to make this challenging time safer and easier from a financial and legal perspective?

Many Families Were Already Financially Vulnerable And Then The Pandemic Hit, New Data Show Combined data for 2019 and 2020 highlight the financial insecurity of many households before the crisis and in the early stages of the recession.

Not Just The 1%: How To Start Financial Planning Without Significant Assets Financial planning is not something you start when you have too much money to know what to do with. In fact, there are aspects of financial plans you can start on as early as 18 years old, even without a hefty savings account.

5 Tips To Help You Prepare For The Next Market Crash Many stock and bond investors were caught off guard by the swift and severe market downturn earlier this spring. So here are a few tips to help you prepare for the next (dare I say inevitable) market crash.

Here’s How One Family Foundation Is Teaching Their Next Gen Family Members To Stay On Track For Impact, Even During COVID-19 As the President and Executive Director of the Indianapolis-based West Foundation, Emily West knows that she is not only the steward of her family’s wealth but the steward of strong values, values that have led her to create an impactful and inspiring path for herself.

Have you seen a recent post of mine that has sparked your interest or inspired a question? Our team is here to begin a conversation about this career or our culture at MassMutual Great Lakes.

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Please send me a message if you have a specific question!

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MassMutual Great Lakes At MassMutual Great Lakes, we are dedicated to developing meaningful relationships that reshape the financial well-being of the communities we serve. Like an...

For the right person, a career as a Financial Services Representative (FSR) is a powerful opportunity to focus on the things you value most. Does this career align with what you value?

Over the last few weeks, we've shared 6 posts that highlight how your values might align with a career as an FSR:

· Making a positive impact in the community
· Starting your own business
· Balancing your personal and professional life
· Receiving high-quality training and development
· Meeting and helping people
· Solving problems through analysis

If you see synergies, we'd love to start the conversation about what it looks like to join MassMutual Great Lakes as an FSR.

You can submit your direct application to our talent team through the following link: https://smrtr.io/3-b2K

Want to ask a question first? Send me a message and I'll be happy to help.

What Women 50+ Want From Financial Advisers — Much More Than Men The factors deemed more important to women ranges from low fees to a person or team assigned to their account to online account access and tools to clear and useful statements to sharing their values.

Our goal is that you feel supported and empowered as you build your business as a Financial Services Representatives (FSR) at MassMutual Great Lakes.

This video features some of our team members sharing their experiences during training sessions offered by our firm.

Through our Fundamental Career School, ongoing weekly agency training, quarterly all-firm meetings, and more, we strive to create learning environments that are fun, interactive, and informative.

We invite key leaders from MassMutual, national keynote speakers, and our own experienced financial advisors to share the tips and tools that lead to success in this career.

Interested in learning more about a career as an FSR? Visit our Career FAQ's page: https://financialadvisorcareers.massmutual.com/career

If you'd like to schedule a career conversation with our team, send me a message!

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