Wes Griffith - Agent, New York Life Insurance Company

08/21/2026

The Social Security decision for the higher earner in an age-gap marriage is tricky. Your claiming age could determine your widowed spouse's income for years.

08/20/2026

Wondering how to shield your hard-earned money from rising prices? Discover the best asset classes, strategies, and inflation hedges to help build your wealth over the long term.

Wondering how to shield your hard-earned money from rising prices? Discover the best asset classes, strategies, and inflation hedges to grow your wealth over the long term.

08/19/2026

No one can predict exactly what long-term care needs may look like later in life. This article examines how the likelihood, duration, and level of an extended care need can vary, and what those differences may mean for individuals and their families.
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08/18/2026

Unsure about the right time to invest?

Flying high or dipping low, timing the market is never easy. A dollar cost averaging (DCA) account, available within a variable annuity, removes the guesswork by investing in equities at regular intervals rather than all at once.

See our Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage (DCAA) Account interest rate, available for a limited time. https://bit.ly/3TdQH3C

A program of regular investing does not ensure a profit or eliminate the risks on investing. Variable annuities are offered only by prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

08/17/2026

Creating a budget is the first step toward financial success. With these five easy steps, you can take control of your personal finances, work to achieve your goals, and gain the confidence to build a better future.
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08/16/2026

Summer spending can leave you with higher credit card balances and lower savings. Learn how to recover from a financial hangover and reset your budget before fall.

Summer vacations, family outings and impulse purchases can strain your budget. Here's how to get your savings and spending back on track before the holidays.

08/15/2026

Two studies have raised new questions about the size and impact of the coming great wealth transfer.

08/14/2026

The cost of long-term care can have a meaningful impact on individuals and their families. This article explores current cost considerations and how extended care needs may affect household finances and retirement plans.
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08/13/2026

The Federal Reserve has remained cautious about interest rates as inflation concerns have heightened, leading to uncertainity about the state of the US economy.

Federal Reserve officials have sent mixed signals on the path of interest rates as inflation concerns have intensified, fueling uncertainty about the outlook for the US economy.

08/12/2026

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.