Reece LeMay, MA, MBA, Partner with New York Life

07/14/2025

Teaching kids about money can be one of the most powerful lessons you give them. As parents, you have the unique opportunity to shape their financial future by instilling smart money habits early on. This Make a Difference to Children month, learn how simple activities like saving allowance, discussing needs vs. wants, and setting financial goals can pave the way for their financial literacy and independence.

Research shows our kids' money patterns and habits are established by age 7. A guide to what parents should, and should not be teaching young children about money management and personal finance.

06/19/2025

Today we celebrate Juneteenth by reflecting on the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans everywhere.

05/07/2025

High school graduates this year could take on $40,000 in student loan debt to obtain their bachelor's degree.

High school graduates this year could take on $40,000 in student loan debt to obtain their bachelor's degree, according to this data analysis.

04/16/2025

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, join the Greater South Carolina General Office next Tuesday 4/22 at 5:30pm EST for an educational webinar on the basics of personal finance: income, budgeting, saving, borrowing, and protecting! Featuring none other than Yours Truly!

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In honor of April being Financial Literacy Month, we're covering the basics: income, budgeting, saving, borrowing, and protecting.

04/04/2025

A recent survey showed that employees who stayed in their current roles saw their salaries rise by 4.6% in January and February while job switchers only saw a slightly higher increase over the same period at 4.8%.

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows only a small difference between job switchers and stayers.

03/25/2025

Learn about the financial ramifications of eldercare, especially for women.

Eldercare takes a toll on everyone, but women's careers tend to suffer more — with dire consequences over the long term.

02/04/2025

One common motivation behind the purchase of life insurance is love. People want to protect their loved ones, and one of the best ways to do that financially is with life insurance.

11/21/2024

Learn more about New York Life’s 2025 dividend announcement.

New York Life, America’s largest mutual life insurer, has declared a dividend of $2.5 billion payable to eligible participating policy owners in 2025, the highest payout in its nearly 180-year history.

09/18/2024

Happy Moon Festival!!!

One of the many things about working with New York Life is the amount of cultural diversity that we are exposed to, and New York Life's commitment to celebrating it.

Today, when I signed on and started my morning routine, I was greeted by an article about the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a 3,000 year old harvest celebration recognized across many Asian countries, this year on September 17th. That article served as a window into a beautiful cultural event that I don't know that I'd ever had the chance to peer through but for someone at my company taking the time to educate, share, and promote it in a place we visit first thing every day.

Take the time to get out of your bubble and learn something new about those around you, and find a company that makes it a priority!

Do you celebrate the Moon Festival? If so, what community events should we look out for to attend?

08/30/2024

PSA: THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GROWTH AND WEALTH

Those that have wealth have it because they had the wisdom to leverage their growth through paper assets to create it. Don't be lured into the false sense of security that your paper asset balances can give you! Make sure to strike a balance between real wealth and growth tools that makes sense for you!

'I've had to sell almost everything in my life," says ex-Peleton CEO

08/27/2024

Last week, we attended the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce's Emerging Leaders Gala! The Gala is the crown jewel event for the Chamber every year and, as always, it did not disappoint! It was great to see all of the Lowcountry's up-and-coming businesses out building up the community and having fun! Special thanks to our Congresswoman Nancy Mace for delivering the keynote speech and a special congratulations to Amanda Guzy for graduating the Chamber's Lowcountry Leadership cohort!

08/26/2024

Super excited to kick of National Life Insurance Awareness Month in the Greater South Carolina Office today! September is a time to check in on the most important financial tool in your toolbelt - the one that keeps those you love safe in the event that you no longer can.

When considering insurance coverage, many people stop at the question "Do I have it or not," when the real question that needs to be answered is "What would my family's financial needs be if I am no longer here and do I have enough?"

If you haven't had this conversation at all, or haven't had it in a while, please visit the needs calculator from Life Happens below and reach out to us!

https://bit.ly/3T4tMox