Jarred H Pratt, Financial Professional with New York Life

05/02/2026

All set up here at the Taste of Orange! Come by, enter in to win a trip to the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on July 14th!

04/27/2026

An essential part of building a secure financial future is making sure you have a steady income for yourself and your family, no matter what the stock market does. This kind of protection is a key part of a strong financial foundation.
Reply "YES" to learn how to create your own personal pension.

04/21/2026

Don’t be that 61% Call me

61% of people in their 50s have less than $100,000 saved for retirement—and that’s a wake-up call, not a failure.

For many, life happens: raising kids, supporting family, career changes, unexpected setbacks. But the reality is, retirement isn’t just about age—it’s about preparation. And for millions, the gap between where they are and where they need to be is wider than expected.

The good news? It’s not too late—but it does require intention.
• Understanding where your money is going
• Increasing income or cutting inefficiencies
• Investing consistently, even in smaller amounts

Because retirement isn’t just about stopping work…
it’s about having the freedom to choose what comes next.

04/16/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

04/14/2026

Even Americans who are covered by health insurance can emerge from medical emergencies with long-lasting financial scars, sometimes leading to bankruptcy.

Being hospitalized for an injury, such as a car accident, increases your risk of carrying medical debt and needing to file for bankruptcy, a new study finds.

04/11/2026

The Letter editors review the projected pace of the economy for 2026. Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026. What are your thoughts?

Bigger tax refunds and resilient consumers will keep the economy humming in 2026.

04/10/2026

One of the reasons I am doing what I do now, I want everyone to be successful.

Millennials were told to work hard, stay out of trouble, and do the “smart” thing with money.

Then housing ran away.
Retirement got pushed further out.
And now a lot of people feel like the only path left is waiting on money from someone who dies.

That’s not a plan.
That’s a sign something is broken.

When 69% of a generation says they can’t buy a house or retire without an inheritance, that’s bigger than bad budgeting. That’s a flashing warning light about wages, housing costs, and how expensive normal life has become.

You can still make wise moves.
You can still build.
But let’s stop pretending this is just an avocado toast issue.

04/10/2026

Just wanted to take a moment to share the cuteness that is Gracie, sleeping with her favorite toys 😍

04/03/2026

It is Good Friday—the day marking the fulfillment of God’s plan for the redemption of His creation.

Jesus Christ came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfill it. Under the Law, the high priest would enter the Most Holy Place alone to offer sacrifices for himself and for the people. Jesus Christ is our High Priest, who offered Himself once and for all on our behalf.

We are grateful for the Lord Jesus Christ, who willingly laid down His life on the cross and endured great suffering. At any moment, He had the authority to call upon a legion of angels—yet He remained and fulfilled what was written.

Today, He was crucified. But this is not the end—Sunday is coming. Jesus Christ will rise and defeat death.

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Matthew 5:17
Hebrews 9:6–7
Hebrews 9:11–12
John 10:17–18
Matthew 26:53
1 Corinthians 15:3–4

04/02/2026

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.

03/31/2026

When you die, your mortgage doesn’t die with you. Learn what happens to your home loan and how to protect your spouse or heirs.