Donna A. Elison, Financial Services Professional with Nylife Securities LLC

11/04/2026

Global events can create uncertainty and short-term market swings. While these periods can be unsettling, history shows that markets have demonstrated resilience following significant disruptions.

A clear financial strategy can help keep your attention on long-term goals rather than short-term headlines. If current events have you concerned about your portfolio or retirement plan, let's talk.

11/02/2026

Not all retirement income is taxed the same way. Here’s a look at five common types of retirement income and how they may be treated for federal income tax purposes.

Thankfully, not all the money you receive in retirement is subject to federal income tax.

10/29/2026

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.

This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder of why it is so important to periodically review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts to make sure they still reflect your wishes.

Check out the article here:

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If you have questions about your own beneficiary choices, send me a message.

10/27/2026

As long-term care costs continue to rise, families may need to consider how care could affect savings, income, and support from loved ones. Starting the conversation early can make planning feel more manageable.
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10/21/2026

While having a degree may not guarantee employment, higher education is still vital for securing jobs in many industries.

With college costs rising families can adapt by planning early. Here are practical ways to save for tuition.

10/20/2026

As a business owner, your ability to work is often closely tied to the income you earn.
Mortgage payments. Household bills. Everyday expenses. They don't stop if a covered sickness or injury keeps you from working.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/15/2026

Warren Buffett, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal have all shared their thoughts on inheritance—and their approaches may surprise you.

This Kiplinger article looks at how several well-known people think about passing wealth to the next generation, and raises an interesting question: What do you want the wealth you’ve built to do for the people you care about?

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/47WoRx0

If it gets you thinking about your own plans, send me a message.

10/13/2026

Many Americans (60%) have spent money on something expensive they later regretted, and a majority with regrets have more than one, according to a new NerdWallet survey.

10/12/2026

A sickness or injury doesn't care about your business timeline. And if you're unable to work, the income you rely on could be interrupted.
Many business owners plan for external risks—a slow quarter, a lost contract, or changing market conditions. Fewer have a plan for the risk of being unable to work themselves.
Individual disability insurance may help replace a portion of your income during a qualifying disability due to sickness or injury.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/08/2026

The way retirement income is taxed can change depending on when assets are accessed and which accounts are used for income. Understanding these dynamics may help support more informed decisions over time.

If you'd like to discuss how taxes could affect your retirement income strategy, let’s schedule some time to talk.