Vi "Ivy" Thai, New York Life Insurance Agent.

06/12/2026

Noncitizens don't get the unlimited marital deduction. Learn how the QDOT bridges this gap to defer estate taxes and protect your family's legacy.

06/12/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month — and a great time to revisit the power of compounding.

Think it's too late for compounding to make a difference? Think again.

Compounding means your money earns returns not just on your original investment, but also on the growth you've already accumulated. Even if you're in your 50s or 60s, time can still work in your favor.

Many people at this stage can contribute more consistently than earlier in their careers. A shorter time horizon can still support meaningful progress when contributions stay steady and earnings are reinvested.

Compounding helps build wealth over time. Certain annuities may help support asset preservation and retirement income goals. Let's talk about how these fit into your retirement strategy.

*Investments are subject to market risk including possible loss of principal.

05/29/2026

When you're navigating a gray divorce, don't rush to split assets. A settlement that looks good on paper may contain losses you won't have time to recover from.

05/25/2026

04/22/2026

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.

04/20/2026

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.

04/17/2026

Families earning the median household income chuck 10% or more of their paychecks toward employer-sponsored health coverage in 19 states — especially in the southern US.

Families earning the median household income chuck 10% or more of their paychecks toward employer-sponsored health coverage in 19 states, a new analysis found.

04/15/2026

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

04/13/2026

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here's how even a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

Even modest changes in retirement income can raise Medicare premiums under IRMAA. Here’s how a small increase can affect your retirement costs.

03/06/2026

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.