Russell Krause - Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

08/20/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

08/18/2026

Estate tax and inheritance tax are both often referred to as "death taxes," but they aren’t the same when it comes down to who pays.

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

A business partnership without a plan can get messy fast. Just ask the famous couple who once bought a home and winery together… then split up, skipped the paperwork, and watched the whole thing spiral into a legal tug-of-war. One even ended up sharing his personal residence with a stranger tied to the sale. Not exactly the happily-ever-after they expected.
All of it could have been avoided with a simple buy-sell agreement to lay out what happens if an owner leaves – through death, divorce, disability, retirement, or simply wanting out – so the business keeps running smoothly and everyone knows their rights. Watch this video to learn more about how a buy-sell agreement works, and then let’s make sure your business interests are protected.

In this brief video, you will explore the crucial importance of buy-sell agreements for your business. These agreements are like insurance policies for your company, ensuring its stability and protecting the interests of co-owners. Don't wait until it's too late – watch now to secure your business...

08/13/2026

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.

08/10/2026

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.

08/10/2026

The FIRE movement has evolved beyond early retirement. Learn how Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE and financial flexibility are reshaping retirement planning.

Early retirement isn't the only goal anymore. Here's how today's FIRE movement is shifting toward financial flexibility and making work optional.

07/26/2026

Financial professionals need to know every possible tool available to help these Gen X customers, while understanding the risks and rewards.

Financial professionals need to know every possible tool available to help these customers, while understanding the risks and rewards.

07/23/2026

A new study in the Journal of Financial Planning found that artificial intelligence programs can provide inconsistent, inaccurate or biased recommendations when it comes to personal finance.

Researchers who studied generative AI platforms found that personal finance recommendations could be inconsistent or biased.

07/23/2026

Millions of people are aging alone now: what living single means for retirement taxes.

Some core tax strategies look different when you're living single and planning for one.