Karen Babalas Renesis, Insuance Agent

10/25/2013

Enjoy the time of your life, with the people you love. Income annuities can help: http://www.newyorklife.com/learn-and-plan/baby-boomers-secure-retirement

2 For those Boomers, income annuities are a great way to close the gap between their monthly retirement expenses and the income they receive from Social Security or part-time work.

10/24/2013

Did you know that there are different types of life insurance?
http://www.lifehappens.org/what-are-the-different-types-of-life-insurance

The Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make smart insurance decisions to safeguard their families’ financial futures.

10/23/2013

In your 40’s? 3 tips from the pros to help ensure your future is secure:
http://www.newyorklife.com/learn-and-plan/your-40s

With 20 years of work behind you and another 20 (at least) ahead of you, now is the time to prepare for the second half of your career and for retirement afterwards.

10/22/2013

In your 20’s? Think about retirement, because time is on your side:
http://www.newyorklife.com/learn-and-plan/your-20s

Consider this crazy math: Assuming the same hypothetical rate of 5% return on the savings, a 25-year-old who invests $2,000 a year for eight years and stops investing at 33 can end up with more by the age of 65 than a 35-year-old who invests $2000 a year for 32 years, even though the 35-year-old inv...

10/22/2013

With the resolution of the fiscal cliff crisis, most are taking home less pay since Congress reinstated the U.S. payroll tax at 6.2%. What expenses will you cut back on?

10/21/2013

Do you own a business that you want to pass on to your adult children? A limited liability company (LLC) can be a useful tool for shifting and preserving wealth within a family. Contact me for details. New York Life Insurance Company and its agents do not provide tax or legal advice.

10/20/2013

Concerned about what will happen to your business upon your death? All over the country, business owners like you have buy-sell agreements in place to address important business succession issues. Watch this video to learn more: http://bcove.me/ovb8pmea

All over the country, business owners like you have buy-sell agreements in place to address important business succession issues. Watch this video to learn more.

10/18/2013

Keep things simple. We can help: LINK
http://www.newyorklife.com/nyl/v/index.jsp?ontentId=152584&vgnextoid=c85677aa4d407310VgnVCM100000ac841cacRCRD

Using Custom Whole Life, one New York Life agent helps a client manage her finances after the death of her father.

10/18/2013

What 168 years of being a mutual company means to our policyholders:
http://www.newyorklife.com/about/built-for-all-times

Today, the Great Recession lingers as a vivid and sobering reminder of what can happen when those responsible for managing others’ finances fall away from prudent practices.

06/16/2013

As a father, your children look up to you as their protector and provider. With Father’s Day just around the corner, this might be a good time to think about how important you really are to your children, and what you can do to help protect their hopes and dreams for the future. If you’re looking for some great ways to get started, just let me know. As always, I’m happy to help.

06/14/2013

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.
~Abraham Lincoln

06/14/2013

Life insurance is not an abstract luxury but a real necessity for your family. Here are six helpful tips for first time life insurance buyers: http://www.newyorklife.com/learn-and-plan/surviving-volatile-economy

Manage your money like you’re down to your last dollar