Esteban Bastidas, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

05/02/2026

We are so fortunate at New York Life to have great people behind the scenes that help us help our clients every day. I went to especially thank Josh...., our Investment Consultant, who has been a great resource over the last year!

04/25/2026

I am so fortunate to have wonderful peers and colleagues who support me both personally and professionally. Thank you to the Idaho NYLIC family for all of your support and happy 181st birthday to New York Life this month!

03/31/2026

Many people don’t realize they may have retirement plan accounts sitting untouched from a past job. The free U.S. DOL Retirement Savings Lost & Found site: https://bit.ly/4sp7kFP may help you find out. If it turns out that you are owed a retirement benefit, those funds can still be used to support your future. Let’s talk through your options, from rollovers to how these funds might fit into your bigger retirement picture.

03/24/2026

Protecting your family doesn’t have to be a grind. In fact, you can get $1 million of dependable term life insurance for less than a daily cup of coffee. Contact me today and let me show you how easy it can be to fit this coverage into your budget.

Discover how term life insurance from New York Life can protect you. Learn about converting term life to permanent coverage such as whole life insurance.

03/21/2026

I was thrilled and honored to receive the 2025 "Most Lives Protected" award at our recent Kickoff Gala and Awards banquet. I want to thank my family and my wonderful clients who allow me to serve them!

03/19/2026

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.

03/18/2026

With inflation running a bit hot, the strategists at New York Life Investments share updated scenarios for the price path ahead, as well as how investors can consider these risks in their allocation.

Markets have broadened so far in 2026, but broader doesn’t necessarily mean better.

03/17/2026

Home is where your favorite stories unfold — where laughter echoes and love grows stronger each day.
Protecting what matters most starts with understanding what makes your house a home.
Let’s make sure your family’s story keeps moving forward, no matter what life brings.
Reach out today to start the conversation.

03/14/2026

The Great Wealth Transfer often arrives as a house, not cash, leaving many heirs with maintenance, mismatch, and downsizing costs before inheritance, which can become overwhelming.

The Great Wealth Transfer often arrives as a house, not cash, leaving many heirs with maintenance, mismatch, and downsizing costs before inheritance becomes wealth.

03/10/2026

If you’ve ever changed jobs, there’s a chance you may have also left behind a retirement plan account. This new tool from the U.S. Department of Labor:
https://bit.ly/4loJeZM may help you find out. If it turns out that you are owed a retirement benefit, I’d be glad to help guide you on how you may be able to roll it over or align it with your current goals.