Raquel Monsale, Financial Services Professional with Nylife Securities LLC

09/08/2026

Preparing to never retire can be a dangerous retirement plan. Here are four potentially better retirement strategies.

Planning to never retire is a dangerous retirement plan. Even if you don’t want to retire, you may not be able to continue working through no choice of your own.

09/07/2026

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09/03/2026

While the world has evolved over the past 250 years, these financial principles from the founding fathers still offer a playbook for building wealth today.

08/27/2026

The FIRE movement has evolved beyond early retirement. Learn how Coast FIRE, Barista FIRE and financial flexibility are reshaping retirement planning.

Early retirement isn't the only goal anymore. Here's how today's FIRE movement is shifting toward financial flexibility and making work optional.

08/25/2026

Summer spending can leave you with higher credit card balances and lower savings. Learn how to recover from a financial hangover and reset your budget before fall.

Summer vacations, family outings and impulse purchases can strain your budget. Here's how to get your savings and spending back on track before the holidays.

08/22/2026

For some people, the appeal of retiring abroad lies in the ability to live well for less than it would cost in the U.S. Adventure, lower costs, potentially lower healthcare costs and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

Adventure, lower costs, affordable healthcare and a richer life can all be yours overseas — but you have to nail the practical details first.

08/19/2026

Some retirement expenses are difficult to predict, particularly when long-term care needs arise. This article examines how significant care-related costs can affect retirement spending and the longevity of a retirement portfolio.
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08/14/2026

Unsure about the right time to invest?

Flying high or dipping low, timing the market is never easy. A dollar cost averaging (DCA) account, available within a variable annuity, removes the guesswork by investing in equities at regular intervals rather than all at once.

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A program of regular investing does not ensure a profit or eliminate the risks on investing. Variable annuities are offered only by prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

08/13/2026

No one can predict exactly what long-term care needs may look like later in life. This article examines how the likelihood, duration, and level of an extended care need can vary, and what those differences may mean for individuals and their families.
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