ZaKedric Flanagan, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

03/10/2025

03/28/2024

Your taxes in retirement might not be lower, and you could be facing a looming tax bill because of RMDs. Consider preparing now with Roth conversions.

03/27/2024

Many current forecasts for China’s GDP growth are below 5%, but setting a lower target would signal less support for the economy and could dampen confidence, said Jeremy Zook, the China lead analyst at Fitch Ratings, which is forecasting 4.6% growth this year.

One burning issue dominates as the 2024 session of China’s legislature gets underway this week: the economy.

03/27/2024

Running a business is no small feat. At New York Life, we understand the value of having talented employees. Help reward and retain your employees with a custom life insurance plan for your business.

Learn how small business solutions from New York Life can protect business owners and their employees with a variety of services.

03/26/2024

Looking for a way to prepay your life insurance premiums while reducing your out-of-pocket costs? Lock in a 12% interest rate for the first year and 6% for subsequent years on a Premium Deposit Account to fund premiums for select life insurance products. Speak to me today to learn more.

03/26/2024

Sudden, unexpected expenses can happen at any time. Finding ways to both prepare for and endure those difficulties is called financial resilience, and it should be part of your personal financial strategy.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about making your personal finances more resilient, please feel free to reach out. I’ll be happy to help!
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See results from New York Life's Wealth Watch survey 2024 outlook.

03/21/2024

It may feel like the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.

03/20/2024

Inheriting a Roth IRA can provide financial benefits, but understanding the rules and options is crucial. We'll cover everything you need to know in this guide.

While inheriting a Roth IRA can provide financial benefits, understanding the rules and options is crucial. This guide covers taxes and more.