Burke Richman, Licensed Agent with New York Life

10/30/2026

After Ryan's sudden passing at just 41, Racquel found comfort knowing their planning allowed her to keep the home they built and care for their children. That’s the power of preparation. Connect with me to start building your own strategy today.

10/29/2026

Future tax rates are impossible to predict, but even modest changes can affect how much retirement income you actually keep. Looking beyond account balances and considering after-tax income can provide a more complete view of retirement readiness.

If you'd like to discuss how changing tax rates could affect your retirement income and explore strategies that may help improve your long-term financial flexibility, let's connect.

10/29/2026

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.

This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder of why it is so important to periodically review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts to make sure they still reflect your wishes.

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/4e7ZuvT

If you have questions about your own beneficiary choices, send me a message.

10/15/2026

Social Security needs more money, and some Congressional lawmakers want high earners to help provide it. But changing the Social Security tax cap would be more complicated than simply asking high earners to pay more taxes.

Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.

10/15/2026

Warren Buffett, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal have all shared their thoughts on inheritance—and their approaches may surprise you.

This Kiplinger article looks at how several well-known people think about passing wealth to the next generation, and raises an interesting question: What do you want the wealth you’ve built to do for the people you care about?

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/4yTSY4e

If it gets you thinking about your own plans, send me a message.

10/13/2026

Where your retirement savings are held can influence how your income is taxed in retirement. Different account types can provide different tax treatment and may create opportunities for greater flexibility over time.

Coordinating withdrawals across accounts may help support a more efficient retirement income strategy. Let's discuss whether your assets are positioned to support your long-term goals.

10/02/2026

Retirement is evolving. Many Americans are choosing to work longer, reflecting longer life expectancies and changing views on retirement. That shift can affect how long retirement savings may need to last and how income strategies are built.

If you're thinking about your own retirement timeline, I'd be happy to discuss how these trends could impact your long-term plans.

09/30/2026

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.

09/30/2026

More than 25 million young adults now live with their parents, the highest number on record. What’s going on?
Half of recent grads are moving back home after finishing school. While living with parents can have its own challenges, many of them see it as an opportunity to save—and use what they'd have spent on rent to travel, chip away at debt, or just get some breathing room before the next step.
Check out the full story here:
https://bit.ly/3VHyAV3
If this sounds like you, or someone you know, send me a message and let's talk.

09/16/2026

New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey has the numbers behind that gap. 61% of Americans now have a plan, up from 58% last year. But confidence that those savings will last a lifetime dropped 21 points in the same span.
One factor that made a real difference? People working with a financial professional felt far more hopeful, prepared, and excited about retirement than those without one. Check out the full results here.

If you'd like to talk through what planning built around your specific goals could look like, just send me a message and we'll find a time to connect.

According to new research from New York Life's Wealth Watch survey, Americans seek financial stability and prioritize retirement confidence