May Sweeney, Licensed Agent with New York Life

06/13/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

06/11/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month — and a great time to revisit the power of compounding.

Think it's too late for compounding to make a difference? Think again.

Compounding means your money earns returns not just on your original investment, but also on the growth you've already accumulated. Even if you're in your 50s or 60s, time can still work in your favor.

Many people at this stage can contribute more consistently than earlier in their careers. A shorter time horizon can still support meaningful progress when contributions stay steady and earnings are reinvested.

Compounding helps build wealth over time. Certain annuities may help support asset preservation and retirement income goals. Let's talk about how these fit into your retirement strategy.

*Investments are subject to market risk including possible loss of principal.

06/09/2026

Home care and assisted living costs for older adults and people with disabilities have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families who struggle to pick up the tab, AARP said in a March 12 report.

Home care, assisted living costs for older adults have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families, AARP said.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
We are grateful for their sacrifice and hold their families in our thoughts today.

04/15/2026

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how you may be able to fend off the growing threat.

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.

04/12/2026

Are you familiar with the different types of life insurance? Term or permanent? Whole life, IUL, VUL? And how does permanent life insurance cash value work?

If you’ve ever wondered, this is worth a watch.

Industry expert Bobby Samuelson, executive editor of The Life Product Review breaks it down in Choices Behind Key Financial Decisions, now on demand for a limited time.

Click the link below for a short preview video and to launch the full On-Demand session:

https://bit.ly/4c2xTeU

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04/10/2026

The new senior tax deduction ushered in by the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' is worth up to $6,000 per qualified filer.

04/07/2026

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed up paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

The IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative last year to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

02/28/2026

Life insurance is a love that transcends language!