Carlos Olaya, Agent with New york Life

08/30/2018

"People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures." ~F. M. Alexander

08/29/2018

Earning your degree online may be easier on your schedule than it is on your wallet. See why.

Online college programs were supposed to be cheaper, but they're not. In many cases, students even pay more to study online. That may be because online college programs are actually very expensive to build, market and run.

08/28/2018

Retirement is not just a big step for you, but your children as well. Here are some tips for discussing it with your family.

Many parents avoid discussing their retirement plans with their children.

08/27/2018

We can help you get started on a financial strategy together.

While April is National Financial Literacy Monthy, any time's a good time to discuss managing your finances.

08/26/2018

Personal finance is important, but rarely taught in school. Here are some lessons everyone should know before they graduate.

U.S. schools rarely incorporate personal finance into their curriculum.

08/25/2018

Buying a home is a financial goal for many people, but it can be problematic for some. Avoid these common mistakes many new homeowners are making.

About four in 10 millennials are homeowners, but they're not necessarily happy about it.

08/24/2018

Let's make sure you retirement plan can keep up with your priorities.

When you hear the term “basic expenses” you may think about: the cost of housing, healthcare, food, and things of that nature. We recently completed a study where we asked retirees and pre-retirees what they define as basic expenses. While housing, food, and healthcare are all on the list – so...

08/23/2018

As a member of the Sandwich Generation, are you feeling a bit squeezed? I can help.

Now that you’re on the road to retirement, it’s critical to think about your long-term health. We can help protect your assets from unforeseen costs of long-term care.

08/22/2018

Is a master's degree on your to-do list? Perhaps you should ask yourself these 4 questions first.

Before you spend hours researching the best programs and schools, before you press send on your application, you need to ask yourself these four questions to make sure you’re pursuing your master’s degree for the right reasons and not for the reasons I thought I desperately needed an MBA.

08/21/2018

Ever wonder if you have enough life insurance? In a recent survey, 60% of people said they had enough coverage while only 20% actually had the right amount to meet their needs. Don’t get caught unprotected – let’s work on a plan together.

Calculate how much life insurance coverage you have vs what you need.

08/20/2018

Where will you be in 5 years? Here are some tips to take your career even further than you imagined.

How to take initiative, show your value, and get ahead at work.

08/20/2018

We have a common interest: Doing right by you.

We’re a mutual company, which means we’re owned by our policy owners. Learn why being a mutual company has allowed us to keep our promises for over 170 years.