Joseph A. Lomastro, Agent with New York Life

11/03/2026

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Help protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

You can secure your children's future without giving them unrestricted access to a windfall. Protect your legacy from poor decisions and creditors.

11/02/2026

Want to learn about a property tax benefit that may be available to eligible retirees who make charitable contributions? Here’s what you should know.

Want to save up to $1,500 on your property taxes? Here's how giving back can lower your bill in retirement.

11/01/2026

If giving back is part of your financial goals, there may be ways to incorporate charitable giving into your retirement income strategy. Certain approaches involving IRA assets may help support causes you care about while also addressing RMD obligations.

Let's discuss whether charitable giving opportunities could benefit both you and the organizations you support.

10/31/2026

A Roth conversion may create additional flexibility in retirement, but timing matters. Recent tax changes have prompted many individuals to take a fresh look at how Roth conversion strategies fit within their broader financial picture.

Every situation is different. If you're interested in exploring whether a Roth conversion strategy may benefit you, let's talk about the opportunities and considerations involved.

10/30/2026

Not all retirement income is taxed the same way. Here’s a look at five common types of retirement income and how they may be treated for federal income tax purposes.

Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.

10/29/2026

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.

This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder of why it is so important to periodically review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts to make sure they still reflect your wishes.

Check out the article here:

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If you have questions about your own beneficiary choices, send me a message.

10/28/2026

Medicare expects stand-alone Part D premiums to rise by less than $1 in 2027 as it phases out temporary insurer subsidies.

10/27/2026

From healthcare logistics to social ties, here's why staying in my longtime home won out over a tropical move.

Healthcare, family, and familiarity: how the reality of retiring in place outshone moving abroad.

10/27/2026

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