Vicki "Blake" Blakley, Licensed Agent with New York Life

03/04/2024

With a heavy heart💔 and tears 😢 in my eyes nothing is more painful than trying to smile and stay positive but after many tests, injections, chemo and radiation the person changes physically and can suffer from sadness. I know a lot of y’all don’t give a crap on this post because cancer hasn’t touched you. You don't know what it's like to have fought the fight, or have a loved one fighting or has cancer. 💛💗
Do me a small favor - I know only a few of you will do it. If you know someone who fought cancer, still fighting cancer or passed, make this your status to support, respect and remember. 💛💗💜💚💛🧡❤️🤎🖤🤍💙


In support of all that have dealt with, dealing with or been affected.

02/10/2023

Gen Xers who have a financial strategy are focused on three key components in 2023: Building emergency funds (45%), being on track to retire at their desired age (44%), and paying off credit card debt (40%). Learn more in the latest Wealth Watch survey.

New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey reveals Gen Xers are the most worried about their financial health.

02/09/2023

According to the latest Wealth Watch survey, over half (53%) of Gen Xers do not have any retirement savings or a retirement strategy. If you're in the same boat, read the full report here and let’s discuss your options. Your future self will thank you.

New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey reveals Gen Xers are the most worried about their financial health.

02/01/2023

More families are choosing cremation when it’s time to navigate death’s financial toll. Learn why cremation is outpacing burials, and what the trend means for consumers.

Death is expensive. When a loved one passes, you face an emotional and financial toll. The minimum cost to transport, store and legally process a body after death in most states is $1,000. That price doesn’t include burial and funeral expenses. More families are choosing cremation due to its a

01/31/2023

Group Term Life Insurance is a simple way to protect your employees, providing a financial safety net should the worst happen. Learn more at the link below.

Find out how New York Life can help protect your family from the unexpected with Group Term Life Insurance.

01/30/2023

You’ve worked hard to build your business. New York Life Business Solutions is here to help you protect it. Click the link below to watch a short video on our commitment to local businesses like yours.

Learn how insurance from New York Life can protect and support your small business, from guiding succession planning to providing incentives for your employees.

01/29/2023

Need help retaining key employees? If so, this article lists 6 steps you can take to combat the "Great Resignation" and outlines some of the tools that are available to help. Let me know if you have any questions.

Keeping talented workers is essential to any thriving business. New York Life has 6 tips to retain employees and promote a positive workplace environment.

01/28/2023

The last few years have been hard on everyone, but even more so for children dealing with loss and isolation. The latest ’s annual State of Grief Report explores how we can better help children navigate grief at home, in school and the after-school space. https://nyl.co/3HDJkKI

01/27/2023

This article explores the expanded child tax credit and its potential effect on the U.S. economy.

Martin A. Sullivan analyzes the child tax credit in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act’s expansion of it, and he explores how extending the credit could affect poverty and the economy.

01/26/2023

If you’re worried about being able to repay your student loans, refinancing could help make your debt repayment journey a bit more manageable. Here’s how.

Student loan refinancing can help you reduce monthly payments.