Giusy Russo, Licensed Agent with New York Life

06/11/2026

Here's how to try to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

06/11/2026

Between vacations, camps, and all the little extras that come with summer, it's easy to lose track of where the money is going—especially when you're the only one keeping an eye on it.

I came across this genuinely useful roundup of the best budgeting apps for families. It breaks down which ones let multiple people share access, set goals together, and keep kids in the loop too.

Worth a read if summer expenses are starting to feel like a lot to manage:

https://bit.ly/3S2y5mT

And if it gets you thinking about your bigger financial picture, send me a message. I'm always happy to talk.

Article is for informational purposes only. New York Life does not endorse any specific app.

06/10/2026

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 rate of 2.8%.

06/09/2026

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers four questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

06/08/2026

Who better to ask about retirement regrets than millionaires who've been there, done that? Here's what they wish they knew before entering their golden years.

06/07/2026

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we answer a reader's question about whether you should take a loan from a parent in their 90s without them knowing.

In our retirement advice column, Wealth Wise, we answer a reader's question about whether you should take a loan from an elderly parent without them knowing.

06/05/2026

🎁 GIVE A GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME 🎁

What if the next gift you gave a child could help shape their financial future?

Join me, Giusy Russo, for a special seminar, "Leaving a Legacy: Child Gifting," where I'll share strategies for helping children and grandchildren build a strong financial foundation for the future.

Whether you're a parent, grandparent, godparent, aunt, uncle, or family friend, you'll learn how thoughtful planning today can create opportunities and security for tomorrow.

📅 June 18, 2026
🕚 11:30 AM
📍 Guttenberg Resource Center
7002 Blvd. East, Unit 115, Guttenberg, NJ

This is a great opportunity to learn practical ways to leave a meaningful legacy and make a lasting impact on the lives of the children you care about most.

Please share this post with family and friends who may be interested. The greatest gifts aren't always the ones that are opened today—they're the ones that continue giving for years to come.

To learn more or reserve your spot, send me a message.

06/05/2026

Thinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.

06/04/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.