Lourdes Calas, Financial Advisor with Eagle Strategies LLC

09/03/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

08/31/2026

Two studies have raised new questions about the size and impact of the coming great wealth transfer.

08/27/2026

While many people understand that Whole Life offers both death benefit protection and cash value growth, they don't understand its full potential as an asset within a larger portfolio. Get Whole Life's whole picture in this article. https://bit.ly/3Sd2kYP

08/24/2026

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security has its benefits, including maximizing your paycheck, but there are also valid reasons why you shouldn't wait.

08/20/2026

Unsure about the right time to invest?

Flying high or dipping low, timing the market is never easy. A dollar cost averaging (DCA) account, available within a variable annuity, removes the guesswork by investing in equities at regular intervals rather than all at once.

See our Dollar Cost Averaging Advantage (DCAA) Account interest rate, available for a limited time. https://bit.ly/3TdQH3C

A program of regular investing does not ensure a profit or eliminate the risks on investing. Variable annuities are offered only by prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

08/17/2026

The traditional retirement playbook is changing, and a growing number of retirees are making a surprising housing decision for financial and family reasons.

08/13/2026

There's more financial advice out there for young people than ever—and somehow, that's making things harder, not easier. Trends like ""girl math"" and ""no-spend"" months turn budgeting into a game or a punishment, when what most young people actually need is a plan.
I'm sharing an article that gets into why all this noise is landing the way it is—and what actually helps cut through it.
https://bit.ly/4xCndLM
Whether you’re thinking about how to build a stronger financial foundation for you or someone you care about, reach out. I’m always here to talk.

08/13/2026

Many people assume the worst about the future of Social Security, and the concern is valid. But the full picture is more complicated than “it’s running out.”
This piece from Yahoo Finance breaks down what’s actually happening and what it could mean for your retirement:
https://yhoo.it/4fXUJpW
If it gets you thinking about your own situation, I’d love to connect about financial strategies to help you meet your retirement goals.

08/10/2026

According to a recent report by Kiplinger, a growing number of families are turning to 529 college savings plans to build education funds for future generations.

The little-known update is assisting families in making the right plans for college, and helping savings go further.

08/06/2026

Recent updates under SECURE 2.0 increased the required minimum distribution age to 73, providing more flexibility in retirement income planning.* With additional time before required withdrawals begin, it may be worth revisiting your strategy.

Let’s talk about income solutions designed to support your long-term goals.

*SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 legislative updates.