Rory MacKay - Agent with New York Life

01/10/2024

How much life insurance do you really need? It really depends on a number of different factors. This video from New York Life Insurance Company will help guide you to find the right amount of protection to meet your specific goals. If you have any questions about life insurance, your financial goals, and how it might all fit together, please feel free to contact me. https://bcove.video/44f8dp8

01/08/2024

The Federal Reserve is going to shock investors next year by aggressively cutting interest rates amid a slowing economy, according to UBS. Learn how this cut will affect retail spending, the unemployment rate and more, in this article.

"We expect substantially slower growth in 2024, a rising unemployment rate, and meaningful reductions in the federal funds rate," UBS said.

01/05/2024

This article explores how you can integrate permanent life insurance and a deferred income annuity with increasing income potential into your retirement savings plan to provide value beyond an investment-only strategy.

Permanent life insurance and deferred income annuities with increasing income potential outperform investment-only approaches in our analysis. Read more.

01/04/2024

These 10 financial habits can hurt your retirement savings and cause you to fall short of your retirement goals.

Today’s financial climate is making retirement planning more crucial than ever. As talk of inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession hit the news, would-be retirees or retirement planners...

01/03/2024

With so many types of life insurance options available, it may all seem a bit confusing. It doesn’t have to be. This video from New York Life Insurance Company does a great job explaining the two basic types of life insurance available, how they work, and how one may be right for you. If you have additional questions about life insurance that may fit in with your needs, please feel free to contact me. https://bcove.video/3D2sIsU

01/02/2024

The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted amounts for several family tax credits. Learn which one you’ll qualify for in 2024 and how much each tax credit is worth.

The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted amounts for several family tax credits and deductions. Which will you qualify for in 2024? And how much are they worth?

12/29/2023

The top four resolutions for people in the U.S. heading into 2024 are saving for a rainy-day fund, retirement, their kids’ education and a big purchase, according to a survey by the USA TODAY Blueprint. Learn what else the findings revealed.

Americans report fiscal optimism and plans to save cash in 2024.

12/28/2023

The IRS has released higher federal tax brackets for 2024 to adjust for inflation. Take a look at the increased standard deductions and the adjustments for other tax provisions, in this article.

The IRS on Thursday announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2024. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

12/27/2023

From canceled flights to broken toys, we can all agree the holiday season would be less stressful if it came with guarantees. That's why when it comes to protecting the things that matter most—like your family, future, or financial well-being—guarantees matter. Learn how our guarantee-backed products can make your family more secure this season, and all the seasons to come.

It isn’t easy to find something you can count on these days. But with all the changes going on around us, it’s more important than ever.

12/22/2023

As markets shift and goals change, ask yourself these 5 questions to help keep your financial plan focused on what matters most to you.
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12/21/2023

If protecting your family’s future is important to you, make sure you have enough life insurance. This video from New York Life Insurance Company shows you 5 ways that life insurance gives your family the financial security they deserve. If you have questions about the importance of life insurance for your family, please feel free to contact me. https://bcove.video/3PKghcW

12/21/2023

Learn how these three financial literacy lessons could help you build savings.

I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology. There has been only one concept that I ironically remember: Your brain is not meant for storage. It’s meant for processing.