Donald Curby at Prudential Advisors

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States. They will always be remembered. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Memorial Day holiday.

05/08/2026

Today, we celebrate every kind of mom who loves, guides, and nurtures us in countless ways.

Thank you for all the ways you make our world brighter and our hearts fuller. 💐

04/22/2026

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the biggest retirement choices you’ll face. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but there are some factors to consider:

📌 Are you still working?
📌 How long do you expect to live based on health and family history?
📌 How do early or delayed benefits fit into your retirement picture?

This guide walks through the basics to help you start thinking about your options.

04/20/2026

There's a moment many people experience at some point in their lives.

You're booking a flight. You scroll past the standard seat… and pause at first class.

Not because you have to upgrade.
Not because you're trying to impress anyone.
But because you've worked hard, and you're wondering when you're allowed to start enjoying the perks.

Milestones can shift the way we think about money.
A career high. An empty nest. A major life win. Retirement on the horizon.

Financial discipline matters. So does lifestyle.

The goal isn't reckless spending—and it isn't endless accumulation, either. It's aligning your resources with the life you actually want to live.

Sometimes that means staying in your seat.
Sometimes it means stretching out a little.

If you're navigating what "enjoying the journey" looks like in your own life, we'd be happy to talk it through with you. ✈️

04/15/2026

You might be paying more in taxes than you need to—and not even realize it.

From investment timing to account selection, small decisions can have a big impact on your total tax bill. Here are five areas to keep in mind this tax season.

04/14/2026

Investors are anxious, and with good reason. The unsettling events in the Middle East are dominating the headlines, which can put even the most seasoned investor on edge. Will the number of corrections for the S&P 500 increase to 27 this year?

04/13/2026

Private-sector hiring showed modest growth in March, with payrolls rising by 62,000.

While that total was slightly below February’s revised level, it came in above expectations and reflects continued, though uneven, job growth.

Most of the gains were concentrated in a few areas. Education and health services accounted for the majority of new jobs, while construction also contributed. Other sectors saw more limited growth or declines.

Smaller businesses played a notable role, with companies employing fewer than 50 workers leading hiring activity during the month.

At the same time, borrowing costs and broader economic conditions continue to influence hiring patterns, with some industries showing more caution than others.


Source:

Private sector employment growth kept pace, but health care and construction continued to provide nearly all the momentum.

02/16/2026

Presidents’ Day! Originally a holiday celebrating the birth of George Washington, the first President of the United States, it has since become a holiday to mark all those who have served in the nation’s highest office. How will you spend the holiday weekend? A quick excursion with family or loved ones? A quiet break at home? However you are marking the holiday, here’s hoping you enjoy your Presidents’ Day!

02/13/2026

💖 February 14 is Valentine's Day! 🎉 Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate with someone special, think back on good times, and look towards the future. Here’s to a wonderful, loving Valentine’s Day for everyone! 🌹❤️

01/29/2026

Even as overall inflation has cooled, food costs remain a persistent pressure for many households. New data shows U.S. food prices are up nearly 19% since 2022, driven by a combination of supply constraints, higher input costs, and ongoing demand.

Some of the factors contributing to higher prices include:
➡️ Rising costs for staples such as beef, coffee, and produce
➡️ Higher labor, transportation, and utility expenses across the food supply chain
➡️ Increased costs for dining out compared with grocery purchases

Because food is a frequent, unavoidable expense, changes like these tend to be felt quickly in household budgets, offering a clear snapshot of how inflation shows up in everyday spending.



Source:

Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.