Tricia B. Branch, Agent with New York Life

09/08/2026

Upcoming ballot measures in several states could provide additional property tax relief for older adult homeowners.

09/01/2026

Your target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here are some action items to consider.

Your target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here's what to do.

08/25/2026

The loss of a spouse can bring both emotional and financial challenges. Many people suddenly find themselves managing important financial decisions on their own for the first time.

Whether it's understanding income sources, reviewing beneficiary information, or discussing long-term retirement goals, you don't have to navigate these decisions alone.

If you or someone you care about is facing the loss of a spouse, contact me to discuss strategies that can help provide clarity, confidence, and financial security for the years ahead.

08/20/2026

September is National Life Insurance Month — a reminder that real love isn’t only spoken, it’s shown. Because, as this video shows, life insurance is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure your family is cared for — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Let’s talk about how you can protect the ones you love.

06/27/2026

I recently had the opportunity to attend an excellent workshop at our Richmond General Office with my fellow Financial Professional peers. We listened to an outstanding speaker on Energy, Effort, and Attitude!

06/02/2026

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.

05/26/2026

Too much free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by?

An abundance of free time in retirement can come as a shock after decades of working. How can you ensure you don't overfill your days or let too many drift by?

05/19/2026

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.

05/12/2026

For a long time, the goal of retirement planning felt pretty straightforward: Save diligently, spend carefully and leave something meaningful behind for your kids. How is that changing today?

For many retirees, the focus is shifting from what they will leave behind to how they want to live now.

05/05/2026

A recent Kiplinger article cites cumulative Medicare Advantage payments could exceed traditional Medicare benchmarks by approximately $1.2 trillion through 2036, Policymakers continue to debate these payment levels, and future regulatory changes could affect plan premiums costs and coverage.

With private insurers set to receive $1.2 trillion in excess payments by 2036, retirees may soon face a reckoning over costs and coverage.