Allen Dukat, Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

06/11/2026

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.

06/10/2026

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers four questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

06/09/2026

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

06/08/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

06/05/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

06/04/2026

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.

06/03/2026

Great players don’t get there alone. Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them, challenged them, and helped them grow.

The Assist shares the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who shaped their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here:
https://bit.ly/4cSyoZx

05/31/2026

Today, I’m proud to share that I passed the Series 63 exam.

This achievement is about more than passing a test. It's another step forward in my commitment to serving individuals and families with the knowledge, professionalism, and guidance they deserve when making important financial decisions.

Every license earned represents an investment in growth, discipline, and the ability to better serve others. Success rarely happens overnight—it’s built through consistency, sacrifice, and a willingness to keep learning even when no one is watching.

As I reflect on this milestone, I’m grateful for the support of my family, friends, mentors, colleagues, and clients who continue to encourage me along the way.

The journey continues. More learning. More growth. More opportunities to help families protect what matters most and prepare for the future with confidence.

On to the next challenge.

05/27/2026