Ryan Clarke, Agent with New York Life

02/15/2024

2023 was a challenging year for American families. In fact, 85% of adults said their finances were negatively impacted during this period. But it’s not all doom and gloom as we head into 2024. See why there’s plenty of reason for optimism by checking out the most recent Wealth Watch Survey from New York Life.

New York Life’s latest Wealth Watch survey finds financial resiliency among American adults, even in the face of high interest rates and rising credit card debt.

02/12/2024

Congress recently approved another stopgap to avoid a possible government shutdown until March. While a shutdown won’t greatly impact your day-to-day life, it could result in these bothersome disruptions.

Congress passed yet another continuing resolution to keep the government running until March, but a shutdown is still possible if lawmakers can’t agree on funding for key federal programs.

02/07/2024

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02/05/2024

Cancer not only affects the individual, but their family, friends, and loved ones too. In honor of , read Mike and Jill's story to learn how their life insurance policy's living benefits rider helped to alleviate financial stress when they needed it the most.

Adding a living benefits rider to life insurance can help those living with a critical illness alleviate some financial stress by cashing out from their policy.

01/25/2024

Diversify your portfolio and reduce risk by investing in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other asset classes.
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01/22/2024

Read this article to discover how purchasing coverage in your 50s can help you prepare for potential costs and secure your future. https://cbsn.ws/492WNGP

01/18/2024

Starting a family, saving for college, preparing for retirement—no matter where you are on your financial journey, the right time to start planning is now. I've helped countless people get on the right track to reach their goals. Don't let wasted time steer you off course. Reach out, and let's come up with a strategy together.

Whether you're getting married or planning for retirement, safeguard your financial future through every phase of life with New York Life.

01/16/2024

No matter what your financial goals are, now is the time to start mapping out a plan. Use these 12 tips as a guide to achieve financial fitness.
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01/11/2024

The Social Security overpayment problem worsened in October, now standing at $23 billion. Here’s how the Social Security Administration will try to recoup the overpayment.

The Social Security Administration will now have to try and recoup $23 billion in overpayments.

01/08/2024

Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get organized. While the garage or attic could probably use a little tidying up, don't neglect the most important things—your plans for the future. Being prepared looks different across all phases of life, but no matter where you want to go I can help you clear a path to get you there. Reach out, and let's start getting your financial future in order today.

Discover insights from New York Life for the big and not so big decisions. Browse our wide assortment of financial resources and find the solutions you need!

01/05/2024

With a new year comes new goals. While big moments like having a baby or buying a new home are financial milestones that deserve attention, it's important not to neglect day-to-day things like saving for retirement or paying off debt. Whether your goals are big or small, short-term or long, having a professional guide you in your decision-making process can be the best gift you give yourself this year. Reach out and let's talk.

The new year always prompts us to take stock of our lives and plan to be better versions of ourselves. It’s this self-examination that leads so many of us to make New Year’s resolutions, but the statistics on achieving these goals make for sobering reading.

12/21/2023

Knowing what to get your family for the holidays can be confusing enough. So when it comes to protecting the people you cherish most, we want to make it as easy as possible. Check out this ”How-to Guide” to buying life insurance, and reach out. I'm happy to help guide you the rest of the way.

Looking to buy life insurance, but not sure where to start or how much coverage you need? Here are some tips for purchasing a life insurance policy.