John Burrell, Licensed Agent with New York Life

06/16/2026

How does New York Life Insurance Company manage the strength behind whole life insurance?

In this Q&A, our Chief Investment Officer shares how disciplined investment strategy helps support long-term commitments, stable values, and the opportunity for dividends.

Read the Q&A with Craig Sabal here:

https://nyl.co/44iUaQJ

06/12/2026

Gen Xers are by far the most indebted group of Americans, in large part because they have some of the highest student loan balances.

Student loan matching programs are on the books. Does your company have one?

06/11/2026

Thinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.

06/11/2026

Between vacations, camps, and all the little extras that come with summer, it's easy to lose track of where the money is going—especially when you're the only one keeping an eye on it.

I came across this genuinely useful roundup of the best budgeting apps for families. It breaks down which ones let multiple people share access, set goals together, and keep kids in the loop too.

Worth a read if summer expenses are starting to feel like a lot to manage:

https://bit.ly/4ojtYi6

And if it gets you thinking about your bigger financial picture, send me a message. I'm always happy to talk.

Article is for informational purposes only. New York Life does not endorse any specific app.

06/09/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

06/08/2026

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06/05/2026

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 rate of 2.8%.

06/03/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

06/03/2026

When you're navigating a gray divorce, don't rush to split assets. A settlement that looks good on paper may contain losses you won't have time to recover from.