Mark Soovajian, Agent at New York Life Ins Co.

06/14/2026

If you have $5 million saved for retirement, your RMDs will change every year. Find out exactly how much you must withdraw at ages 73, 75, 80 and 85.

06/04/2026

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.

05/30/2026

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.

05/21/2026

Retirement is sometimes reduced to the question: “Do I have enough?” And while this is indeed important, it’s only a part of the story.

Review cash flow, withdrawals, debt and taxes before you retire. This guide shows how to strengthen your plan and avoid gaps that can strain your savings.

05/07/2026

You’ve worked hard to build what you have. If you want clarity, control, and confidence over what happens to it next, reach out to me today.

04/30/2026

For many business owners, the company is the estate plan. But will there be enough liquidity to:
—Cover estate costs?
—Keep the business running?
—Treat your heirs fairly?
If you’re not sure, reach out to me and let’s talk about some proven ways to protect what you’ve built.

04/22/2026

For a long time, the goal of retirement planning felt pretty straightforward: Save diligently, spend carefully and leave something meaningful behind for your kids. How is that changing today?

For many retirees, the focus is shifting from what they will leave behind to how they want to live now.

04/09/2026

Whether it's finances or freedom, here's why being divorced can potentially be a positive life change once the dust settles.

Having gone through a divorce myself, I know my friend is having a hard time. Still, it can be positive in the long run.

04/02/2026

Are you familiar with the different types of life insurance? Term or permanent? Whole life, IUL, VUL? And how does permanent life insurance cash value work?

If you’ve ever wondered, this is worth a watch.

Industry expert Bobby Samuelson, executive editor of The Life Product Review breaks it down in Choices Behind Key Financial Decisions, now on demand for a limited time.

Click the link below for a short preview video and to launch the full On-Demand session:

https://bit.ly/4tjUJUX

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03/19/2026

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how you may be able to fend off the growing threat.

“Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.