Rich Zupanc, Licensed Agent with New York Life

02/23/2026

Letting a relative stay in a second home or inherited property can quietly change your insurance coverage and leave you exposed to costly liability claims.

02/19/2026

Whether you are still working or preparing to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

Whether you're still working or plan to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

02/16/2026

Millennials are shifting toward new paths in business ownership, exploring opportunities that offer independence and leadership. Learn more about this trend.

Buying an existing business and stepping into its leadership has become a popular way to get a foot in the door to ownership.

02/12/2026

What do you do if your biggest financial threat is simply having too much of a good thing — money?

02/09/2026

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.

02/05/2026

The Great Wealth Transfer often arrives as a house, not cash, leaving many heirs with maintenance, mismatch, and downsizing costs before inheritance, which can become overwhelming.

The Great Wealth Transfer often arrives as a house, not cash, leaving many heirs with maintenance, mismatch, and downsizing costs before inheritance becomes wealth.

02/02/2026

Wishing you a very happy New Year!

01/29/2026

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and strategies to help overcome them

Gen X faces rising costs, debt and family obligations. Discover the major obstacles to retirement readiness — and how to overcome them.

01/08/2026

Research shows that those who retire without structure, purpose or social connection experience faster cognitive decline, higher rates of depression, even shortened life expectancy. Learn more.

A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg. Financial freedom is meaningful only when it supports a life of purpose, connection and vitality.

12/30/2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial goals, review your progress, and set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Whether it’s budgeting, retirement planning, or investment strategy—an end-of-year check-in can make all the difference.
Let’s make sure you’re on track.
Reach out to me and I can help.

12/19/2025

Whether holiday shopping or baking cookies, building snowmen or sipping hot cocoa, the holidays are always warmer when spent with the ones you love. This year, take a moment to reflect, and then protect, all that you hold dear. When you're ready, reach out and I can help.

12/11/2025

Smart planning and strategic management of distributions from your own or inherited retirement accounts can boost their value and better align them with your estate and business goals. Curious how? This article describes best practices such as working with top financial professionals, exploring stretch IRAs, and integrating accounts into trusts to optimize wealth transfer and minimize estate taxes. When you’re ready to learn more rules of the road, let’s look at how these strategies can secure your retirement and protect your legacy for generations to come. https://bit.ly/3Mu3fkg