Jamie Brown, Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

06/11/2026

How would you cover a $1,000 bill for urgent costs? Use a credit card? Get a family loan? Far better to have an emergency fund. Here's how to set it up quickly.

06/11/2026

This Annuity Awareness Month, let’s explore how annuities may help support your estate plan. Depending on the contract, annuities can:

• Provide retirement income during your lifetime
• Offer a death benefit to beneficiaries
• Potentially pass proceeds outside of probate

Estate planning is an on-going process. This month let’s review your strategy and make sure it reflects your current goals.

06/10/2026

When deciding where to live, income tax savings are just part of the equation. Housing, everyday expenses, and other levies determine your true cost.

06/10/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month, a great time to rethink your retirement income strategy.

Retirement today can be active, fulfilling and longer than ever. A 65-year-old today could live 20 to 30 more years. That makes having a smart income strategy essential.

Retirement income solutions may help address goals such as:

• Cover essential expenses more predictably
• Worry less about outliving your savings
• Stay resilient through market shifts

Your retirement is unique. Your income strategy should be, too. Let's connect and build an income plan that fits your goals.

06/09/2026

Here’s an overview of what your first meeting with a Financial Advisor might look like, six questions to ask – and four red flags.

Expect​ a good advisor to spend most of the first meeting asking about your goals, risk tolerance, family, investments, charitable giving and ground rules.

06/09/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month — and a great time to revisit the power of compounding.

Think it's too late for compounding to make a difference? Think again.

Compounding means your money earns returns not just on your original investment, but also on the growth you've already accumulated. Even if you're in your 50s or 60s, time can still work in your favor.

Many people at this stage can contribute more consistently than earlier in their careers. A shorter time horizon can still support meaningful progress when contributions stay steady and earnings are reinvested.

Compounding helps build wealth over time. Certain annuities may help support asset preservation and retirement income goals. Let's talk about how these fit into your retirement strategy.

*Investments are subject to market risk including possible loss of principal.

06/08/2026

New IRS migration data shows billions in income shifting from high-tax states to lower-tax destinations. Here’s what’s driving the trend and what it means for your finances.

06/08/2026

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06/05/2026

With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear strategy, not just available equity.

With borrowing costs still elevated and economic uncertainty in play, tapping your home equity requires a clear plan, not just available equity.

06/04/2026

If things feel more expensive these days, it's because they are. You can lighten your budget by cutting out these costs when money gets tight.

Loosen your budget by saying goodbye to these purchases