Lorraine Buck, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

08/28/2026

Americans are increasingly confident about their money skills, but the numbers tell a different story. Read more about a recent study.

A new data point shows that financial literacy is not just low, but deteriorating.

08/21/2026

What's the best piece of information about money you wish someone had shared with you after graduating from college or high school?

What’s the best piece of advice about money you wish someone had shared with you after graduating from college or high school? That’s the essential question I put to a diverse group of financial experts and financial education advocates – asking them to pass along their answers to this spring....

08/14/2026

Several methods can help you calculate how much life insurance you need to financially support loved ones

Learn how to calculate how much life insurance to buy.

08/13/2026

There's more financial advice out there for young people than ever—and somehow, that's making things harder, not easier. Trends like ""girl math"" and ""no-spend"" months turn budgeting into a game or a punishment, when what most young people actually need is a plan.
I'm sharing an article that gets into why all this noise is landing the way it is—and what actually helps cut through it.
https://bit.ly/4gy6kv9
Whether you’re thinking about how to build a stronger financial foundation for you or someone you care about, reach out. I’m always here to talk.

08/07/2026

The traditional retirement playbook is changing, and a growing number of retirees are making a surprising housing decision for financial and family reasons.

07/31/2026

You're ready to get serious about money. But what kind of goals are realistic and important at this stage in your life?

You're ready to get serious about money in your 30s. These five goals can set up your future, and there are ways to reach towards them.

07/30/2026

Many people assume the worst about the future of Social Security, and the concern is valid. But the full picture is more complicated than “it’s running out.”
This piece from Yahoo Finance breaks down what’s actually happening and what it could mean for your retirement:
https://yhoo.it/4yPsEIH
If it gets you thinking about your own situation, I’d love to connect about financial strategies to help you meet your retirement goals.

07/25/2026

If you're not talking openly with your adult children about money, you're failing to help build their financial independence. Here's how to keep silence from becoming expensive — for them and for you.

07/21/2026

Inflation fatigue is real—and it goes deeper than the price of groceries. It’s the exhaustion that sets in when you’ve been managing rising costs for so long that even thinking about it feels like too much.
This piece from NerdWallet names what so many people are feeling right now, and offers some realistic ways to make things a little easier:
https://bit.ly/3TNL8cs
If it resonates, I’d love to connect on how the current environment is impacting your financial goals and strategies.

06/25/2026

Life insurance has a reputation for being complicated. There are a lot of options, and thinking through the decisions behind them isn't always comfortable.

But understanding what's out there is a lot easier than most people expect. We put together a really clear breakdown of the main policy types—what they are, how they differ, and what's worth considering depending on where you are in life:

https://nyl.co/4oNZW6A

If it raises any questions or you'd like to talk through what makes sense for your situation, I'm here. Just send me a message.