Jim Littlefield, Financial Services Professional with Nylife Securities LLC

08/24/2026

If you own a business, your estate plan has to do more than list who gets what. It needs to protect the company you’ve built, keep operations running smoothly if something happens to you, and give your family clarity instead of chaos. This article describes how the right trust can support privacy, continuity, and long-term planning for business owners. If you would like to explore how a trust can support your succession goals or safeguard your business for the future, let’s get together and walk through your options.

08/17/2026

For many business owners, the company is the estate plan. But will there be enough liquidity to:
—Cover estate costs?
—Keep the business running?
—Treat your heirs fairly?
If you’re not sure, reach out to me and let’s talk about some proven ways to protect what you’ve built.

08/03/2026

Delaying Social Security reform could have negative effects on the bond market and the economy, new research shows.

Social Security's trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits is projected to run out in late 2032. New research finds that may pose serious economic risks.

07/13/2026

You've worked hard to put a solid financial plan in place—savings, retirement, and protection for the people who depend on you. Many financial plans are built around the assumption that your income keeps coming in.

Individual Disability Insurance can help provide a portion of income if a qualifying disability affects your ability to work, so the plan you've built has a chance to stay on track.

If you've never taken a close look at your income protection, or if you're not sure how your workplace coverage may work, explore our white paper, The Cornerstone of Financial Security: Individual Disability Insurance, or connect with an agent to start the conversation.

Link to white paper: https://nyl.co/4gBal3y

05/21/2026

Fast-rising gas prices lifted the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge to 3.5% in March, its highest rate in almost three years, new data showed Thursday.

02/23/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

01/05/2026

Whether holiday shopping or baking cookies, building snowmen or sipping hot cocoa, the holidays are always warmer when spent with the ones you love. This year, take a moment to reflect, and then protect, all that you hold dear. When you're ready, reach out and I can help.

12/26/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial goals, review your progress, and set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Whether it’s budgeting, retirement planning, or investment strategy—an end-of-year check-in can make all the difference.
Let’s make sure you’re on track.
Reach out to me and I can help.

12/11/2025

Required minimum distributions can feel complex but managing them is an essential piece of a client’s overall financial strategy. Whether tackling RMDs from traditional accounts or considering Roth conversions, taking a holistic approach will help to minimize tax liabilities, strategize timing for withdrawals, and preserve wealth for the next generation. Read this article to learn more about effective RMD strategies and how we can partner to strengthen our client relationships. https://bit.ly/4oK9g9N

12/11/2025

Smart planning and strategic management of distributions from your own or inherited retirement accounts can boost their value and better align them with your estate and business goals. Curious how? This article describes best practices such as working with top financial professionals, exploring stretch IRAs, and integrating accounts into trusts to optimize wealth transfer and minimize estate taxes. When you’re ready to learn more rules of the road, let’s look at how these strategies can secure your retirement and protect your legacy for generations to come. https://bit.ly/4iP1NVP