Rudy Rubio III, Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

06/17/2026

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.

06/15/2026

June is Annuity Awareness Month — and a great time to revisit the power of compounding.

Think it's too late for compounding to make a difference? Think again.

Compounding means your money earns returns not just on your original investment, but also on the growth you've already accumulated. Even if you're in your 50s or 60s, time can still work in your favor.

Many people at this stage can contribute more consistently than earlier in their careers. A shorter time horizon can still support meaningful progress when contributions stay steady and earnings are reinvested.

Compounding helps build wealth over time. Certain annuities may help support asset preservation and retirement income goals. Let's talk about how these fit into your retirement strategy.

*Investments are subject to market risk including possible loss of principal.

06/11/2026

Who better to ask about retirement regrets than millionaires who've been there, done that? Here's what they wish they knew before entering their golden years.

06/11/2026

Between vacations, camps, and all the little extras that come with summer, it's easy to lose track of where the money is going—especially when you're the only one keeping an eye on it.

I came across this genuinely useful roundup of the best budgeting apps for families. It breaks down which ones let multiple people share access, set goals together, and keep kids in the loop too.

Worth a read if summer expenses are starting to feel like a lot to manage:

https://bit.ly/43q7bYz

And if it gets you thinking about your bigger financial picture, send me a message. I'm always happy to talk.

Article is for informational purposes only. New York Life does not endorse any specific app.

06/09/2026

Thinking of unretiring? Before you decide to return to work, make sure you know the answers to these critical questions.

06/07/2026

If you've made a large capital gain from selling a property and want to do a 1031 exchange, you might want to pause and consider how that will affect your portfolio in the long term.

If you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.

06/05/2026

Millionaire status is rising, but most are older. Here are strategies younger Americans may consider when building wealth.

Millionaire status is rising, but most are older. Here’s how younger Americans can build wealth.

06/03/2026

A Kiplinger editor shares some retirement wishes for her father.

06/01/2026

With some states floating proposals to tax wealth, it's important to remember that relocation doesn't always end a state's tax reach.

05/30/2026

Home care and assisted living costs for older adults and people with disabilities have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families who struggle to pick up the tab, AARP said in a March 12 report.

Home care, assisted living costs for older adults have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle class families, AARP said.