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On Retirement Planning: MassMutual Garners Multiple PSCA Signature Awards for “Retirement Revolution” Documentary

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MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division earned the first-ever President’s Award from the Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA) for its sponsorship of Retirement Revolution, a two-part documentary on the retirement challenges facing Americans. The program was produced by WTTW National Productions based in Chicago and premiered in April 2008 on PBS stations nationwide.

Hosted by award-winning broadcast journalist Paula Zahn,Retirement Revolution explores:

- the retirement challenges facing Americans
- insights from economists, authors and financial professionals
- ways for individuals to better prepare for the future
- the value of seeking help from a financial professional

MassMutual also earned the Gold Signature Award in theComprehensive Generic Participant Education category, as well as the Silver Signature Award in the Communication to Plan Sponsorscategory for Retirement Revolution.

The annual PSCA Signature Awards are designed to honor excellence in retirement plan communication and investment education, and were announced at the PSCA 62nd annual conference in Scottsdale, Ariz.

“This documentary provides valuable information for working Americans on strategies for achieving a successful retirement,” says David Wray, president of the PSCA. “MassMutual’s sponsorship of this important program is an outstanding example of how we can help support employers and educate employees on ways to achieve retirement success.”

“Retirement has become a national conversation and, as a leading retirement services provider, MassMutual is committed to helping educate every American on the importance of planning and saving for retirement,” says Elaine Sarsynski, executive vice president of MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division and chairman and CEO of MassMutual International LLC.

“Retirement Revolutionis a natural extension of MassMutual’s ongoing focus on participant education.

MassMutual sponsored a second documentary,Retirement Revolution II: The New Realitythat premiered September 15 on PBS stations nationwide. Additional information regardingRetirement Revolutionis available at http://www.massmutual.com/retirementrevolutionorhttp://www.pbs.org.

The profit Sharing/401k Council of America is a nonprofit association advocating increased retirement security through profit sharing, 401(k) and related defined contribution programs. For more information about MassMutual retirement services, please call your retirement advisor or contact MassMutual at (888) 626-4911.
MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for more than 60 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers’ defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately one million participants.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company’s strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, Inc., member FINRAand SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.