Owen Ehima, Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

07/05/2022

If you haven’t listened to our new podcast series, “Love Takes Action,” then you have a whole season available to you. Our last episode, “When Food is Medicine,” drops today, and like the rest of the series, it’s an interesting and inspirational story. This one takes us to the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis as we learn how the farming tradition of Hmong farmers has garnered the attention of the American Heart Association. It’s a fascinating story.

Our lives are defined by key moments, sometimes expected, sometimes unexpected. Love Takes Action season one explores stories of people putting their love in action in real life situations or during extraordinary events, sharing moments of compassion, strength, resiliency, and humanity. Independent....

07/04/2022

Fireworks, BBQs, family outings—celebrating Independence Day means spending time with those you love. From my family to yours, happy .

06/30/2022

Increasing inflation is never a good thing. But depending on where you’re at in your life, you may feel differently about how it’s impacting you. To give you a better insight into how Americans are dealing with inflation, review the results from the most recent Wealth Watch Survey. And if you have questions about how inflation will impact your future, reach out to me.

New York Life examines how the cost of groceries, gasoline and other goods and services rise as a result of inflation, consumers across generational groups are responding to the pressure of reduced purchasing power by making changes to their day-to-day spending habits and adjusting their budgets.

06/28/2022

If you like listening to podcasts, you won’t want to miss our new series, “Love Takes Action.” You can listen free of charge on all major podcasting platforms. Our seventh episode is dropping today. It takes us to Montclair, New Jersey, where we hear what happens when the pandemic upends your dream business. It’s a story of entrepreneurship and community, and I hope you enjoy it.

Our lives are defined by key moments, sometimes expected, sometimes unexpected. Love Takes Action season one explores stories of people putting their love in action in real life situations or during extraordinary events, sharing moments of compassion, strength, resiliency, and humanity. Independent....

06/21/2022

Not all of us are thinking about our finances right after we get married. But the sooner you answer your financial questions, the sooner you’ll be prepared for a future together. On that note, I recommend reading this piece about merging your financial accounts after marriage.

Now that your wedding has passed, consider joint finances with your spouse like joining bank accounts and merging credit cards.

06/21/2022

I want to share an inspiring story with you today. It’s from New York Life’s new podcast series, “Love Takes Action,” and it’s about a community banding together in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Ellen Adair, our host, takes us beyond the eye of the storm in New Orleans, where we discover what it takes to overcome the devastation of a hurricane. You can find it on any major podcast platform today. I hope you enjoy it.

Our lives are defined by key moments, sometimes expected, sometimes unexpected. Love Takes Action season one explores stories of people putting their love in action in real life situations or during extraordinary events, sharing moments of compassion, strength, resiliency, and humanity. Independent....

06/18/2022

Security is ensuring you are prepared for unexpected or unwelcome changes. Learn the importance of building an emergency fund and reach out if you need any help getting started.

Setting aside funds for the unexpected is key to being able to address emergencies while you continue to work towards your financial goals.

06/14/2022

Teachers have a lot on their plate, so we want to help. Learn how New York Life's Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative can better equip educators and other school personnel to support grieving students.

Sign up to partner with New York Life in their effort to establish supportive, grief-sensitive school environments for bereaved students.

06/14/2022

Using life insurance as a tool to help pass down wealth can add much needed simplicity & security to the complex financial and emotional process of estate planning. Matt Pate of the New York Life’s Nautilus Group shares his insight with clients and agents.

Matt Pate, the Department Head of Nautilus Plus at the Nautilus Group, discusses the value of Life Insurance as a generational wealth transfer tool.

06/13/2022

It's wedding season! Find out if joint life insurance is a better option for you and your spouse.

Life as a new married couple comes with added financial responsibility. Protect yourself and your spouse with joint life insurance from New York Life. 

06/13/2022

Here’s another good reason to listen to your elders: according to the New York Life Wealth Watch survey, nearly half (46%) of retirees report they began preparing for retirement at age 42 and wish they started earlier over a decade earlier, at an average age of 30.

Being prepared looks different across all phases of life. Understand what people like you typically consider when making their plans.

06/13/2022

What have you done in the past that has paved the way for your success today?