Cindy Chen, Licensed Agent with New York Life

03/16/2026

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

02/12/2026

While most parents dream of stability for their children, for some it's an all-in quest for generational riches, pushing boundaries and taking extreme measures to build a legacy.

You don't have to go to these extremes, but you do have to make sacrifices to save.

02/10/2026

I'm excited to share the New York Life Golden Futures Awards and Scholarships are now open - helping young dreamers turn passion into possibility. Kids ages 5-16 can apply for $1,000 awards, and high school juniors and seniors can complete financial education modules for a chance to win up to $20,000 scholarships. Contact me to apply!

01/29/2026

Many of the most common sources of retirement income are taxable. Diversifying with sources of tax-free income may help lessen your tax hit in retirement. https://nyl.co/3NVRjZ7

01/28/2026

Recent data shows that the estimated total savings needed to retire at 65 can differ by as much as $1.46 million depending on where you live. Here’s a look the minimum amount of savings needed to retire at 65 in each state.

The estimated savings needed to retire at 65 varies by nearly $1.5 million from state to state, driven largely by differences in housing costs.

07/19/2025

Are investors truly moving away from U.S. assets? Or just adjusting to a new global landscape? New York Life Investments’ Global Market Strategy team digs into the latest Treasury auction results, a weakening U.S. dollar, and rising global diversification trends to uncover what’s really driving capital flows.

Are markets underestimating the ripple effects of recent tariff changes? Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann break down the latest data, policy shifts, and market signals.

07/18/2025

In times of uncertainty, having someone you can trust makes all the difference. Secure your financial future with peace of mind, knowing your death benefit, cash value growth, and level premiums are backed by 180 years of being there when we're needed most.

Whole life insurance offers cash value over time. Learn about securing whole life insurance from New York Life, a policy which can be customized to your needs.

07/17/2025

Secure your family's future with whole life insurance by New York Life. Our policies offer guaranteed death benefit, cash value growth, and level premiums to give you peace of mind, even during uncertain times.

Whole life insurance offers cash value over time. Learn about securing whole life insurance from New York Life, a policy which can be customized to your needs.

06/16/2025

More than 4 million people will reach retirement age each year through 2029, and many won’t have a traditional pension to rely on.* June is Annuity Awareness Month, a great time to explore solutions for dependable income in the years ahead. DM me to discuss how an annuity can provide guaranteed income for life**.



*Source: 2024 Retirement Investors: Behaviors, Attitudes and Financial Situations. LIMRA 2025
**All guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuer.

03/20/2025

Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.

02/21/2025

Rising inflation still has many Americans on alert. Our Wealth Watch Survey finds that 73% of adults plan to adjust their financial habits in 2025—37% are reducing discretionary spending, and 28% are modifying their budgets or strategies. Learn more about how you can stay on track in challenging times.

New York Life’s 2025 New Year Outlook Wealth Watch survey finds that financial confidence persists for American consumers, despite ongoing financial pressures.

04/04/2024

How much life insurance do you really need? It really depends on a number of different factors. This video from New York Life Insurance Company will help guide you to find the right amount of protection to meet your specific goals. If you have any questions about life insurance, your financial goals, and how it might all fit together, please feel free to contact me. https://bcove.video/44f8dp8