Angelo Valdez, Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

04/07/2026

Tax-deferred retirement accounts are great for lowering your tax bill today—but taxes will eventually need to be paid when the money is withdrawn. Tax diversification may help you keep more of your retirement income. www.angelovaldez.com

04/02/2026

More homeowners now hold mortgages near today’s rates, which could weaken the lock-in effect and bring more homes to market in 2026.

As mortgage rates stabilize and fewer owners hold ultra-low loans, the lock-in effect may be losing its grip.

03/30/2026

I'm excited to share the New York Life Golden Futures Awards and Scholarships are now open - helping young dreamers turn passion into possibility. Kids ages 5-16 can apply for $1,000 awards, and high school juniors and seniors can complete financial education modules for a chance to win up to $20,000 scholarships. Contact me to apply!

03/28/2026

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can help reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

Why understanding the rules, planning ahead and keeping good records can reduce both your tax burden and headaches.

03/25/2026

If you own a business, your estate plan has to do more than list who gets what. It needs to protect the company you’ve built, keep operations running smoothly if something happens to you, and give your family clarity instead of chaos. This article describes how the right trust can support privacy, continuity, and long-term planning for business owners. If you would like to explore how a trust can support your succession goals or safeguard your business for the future, let’s get together and walk through your options.

03/22/2026

Whether you are still working or preparing to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

Whether you're still working or plan to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

03/21/2026

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and strategies to help overcome them

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and how to overcome them.

03/19/2026

A business partnership without a plan can get messy fast. Just ask the famous couple who once bought a home and winery together… then split up, skipped the paperwork, and watched the whole thing spiral into a legal tug-of-war. One even ended up sharing his personal residence with a stranger tied to the sale. Not exactly the happily-ever-after they expected.
All of it could have been avoided with a simple buy-sell agreement to lay out what happens if an owner leaves – through death, divorce, disability, retirement, or simply wanting out – so the business keeps running smoothly and everyone knows their rights. Watch this video to learn more about how a buy-sell agreement works, and then let’s make sure your business interests are protected.

In this brief video, you will explore the crucial importance of buy-sell agreements for your business. These agreements are like insurance policies for your company,…

03/16/2026

People aged 70½ or older now have a way to support the causes they love while also creating a reliable stream of lifetime income, thanks to recent law changes that allow a once-in-a-lifetime transfer directly from an IRA to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust. When structured correctly, this transfer can be excluded from taxable income, and for those 73 or older, it may even count toward required minimum distributions. Read more about this strategy and then let’s explore whether this fits into your retirement or giving plans.

03/15/2026

What do you do if your biggest financial threat is simply having too much of a good thing — money?

03/13/2026

Here’s what you should know about the hidden economic value of unpaid work.

Stay informed about life insurance should value stay-at-home parents' unpaid labor. Breaking financial news and analysis from Due.