Austin Duffield, Financial Services Professional with Nylife Securities LLC

07/20/2026

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.

04/29/2026

New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war's impact on the economy, saying it already has shown signs of hiking prices and slowing growth.

Williams noted that the conflict has "intensified the uncertainty" around national and local conditions.

03/26/2026

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.

01/12/2026

You’re working hard to build wealth — but are you making the most of tax-efficient opportunities along the way? Now’s a great time to review your tax return and explore strategies that could help you reduce your tax burden and strengthen your long-term financial goals. Message me if you’d like to schedule a quick review and see what’s possible.

01/01/2026

Wishing you a very happy New Year!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! May this season be full of light and laughter for you and your family.

11/01/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends—set your clocks back one hour and enjoy that extra sleep.

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a spooky, silly, and safe celebration filled with costumes, candy, and laughter. Have a fang-tastic time with your family and friends!

10/07/2025

Money doesn’t have to come between you. It can bring you closer.

For many couples, talking about finances is tough. Different goals, priorities, and perspectives can make it hard to feel like you’re on the same page.

That’s where a financial plan helps. It gives you a way to talk openly, make decisions together, and feel more confident about the future you’re building.

To see how planning today, not “someday,” can make your goals clearer and your relationship stronger, watch this video, Plan Together, Grow Together.
https://bcove.video/4psC3Bd

09/26/2025

Your future shouldn’t be left to chance. At New York Life we have special resources that help you build a personalized financial strategy—one that gives you clarity, confidence, and control over where life takes you. Because when you steer your own course, you can move toward the future you’ve always imagined. Let’s start mapping your clear path forward today.