Vickie L. Ford, CLU Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

09/08/2026

People are living longer and as a result, retirement lasts longer. That means retirement planning is about creating an income strategy designed to support a longer time horizon.

If you'd like to revisit your retirement plans and discuss how a longer retirement may affect your goals, let's connect.

09/04/2026

Life insurance is key for small business owners.

09/03/2026

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.

08/28/2026

The "Serena Williams rule" is all about giving yourself options, rather than forcing yourself into a black-and-white retirement.

Rather than formally retire, Serena Williams sought an "evolution."

08/26/2026

The loss of a spouse can bring both emotional and financial challenges. Many people suddenly find themselves managing important financial decisions on their own for the first time.

Whether it's understanding income sources, reviewing beneficiary information, or discussing long-term retirement goals, you don't have to navigate these decisions alone.

If you or someone you care about is facing the loss of a spouse, contact me to discuss strategies that can help provide clarity, confidence, and financial security for the years ahead.

08/24/2026

Some may sound like myths, but these unique tax write-offs can be approved under strict IRS medical guidelines — provided you have the right paperwork.

08/20/2026

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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08/18/2026

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.

08/16/2026

Two studies have raised new questions about the size and impact of the coming great wealth transfer.

08/14/2026

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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