Brandon Thomas, Agent with New York Life

Winter may inspire you to start comparing warmer coats, but when it comes to comparing retirement options, knowing which ones will protect you best isn’t always easy. That’s why I’m here to help. Read this article and let’s talk.

Fixed Deferred Annuity vs CD | New York Life While both CDs and fixed deferred annuities are good savings vehicles, it's important to identify your goals to determine which option is best for you.

Worried about the way taxes could affect your standard of living in retirement? Tax diversification with life insurance can help you save more of your money. Contact me to find out how.

This article explores the possibility of a housing market crash as interest rates rise and what it would mean for potential home buyers.

Housing Market Crash 2022: What To Expect As Interest Rates Rise Will there be a housing market crash? We look at what to expect while interest rates continue to rise as the Fed fights soaring inflation.

Top-ranked advisors offer four key considerations to help baby boomers children prepare for the greatest generational wealth transfer in history.

Strategies to navigate the $68 trillion 'great wealth transfer,' according to top-ranked advisors Here are four key considerations to help prepare for the biggest wealth transfer ever, according to CNBC's top-ranked financial advisors.

With the 401(k)-contribution deadline approaching, here are some reminders to help you take advantage of the tax breaks associated with your retirement savings plan.

401(k) Contribution Deadline Coming Soon Don’t forget the year-end deadline for making the 2022 max 401(k) contributions that can increase your savings for retirement and help lower your tax bill.

Money rules of thumb can be useful in helping you allocate spending and determine what’s affordable, but they can also be defeating when they feel unattainable. Here’s how to view them in the context of your own personal financial reality.

Don’t Let Money Rules of Thumb Get You Down - NerdWallet Money rules of thumb can be incredibly defeating when they feel unattainable. Focus on building a spending plan that works for you, not some ideal.

When starting a small business, you need capital to help fuel and build your company. Consider these five types of loans to help grow your business.

Council Post: Five Loans To Know About When Starting A New Business While a lot of things are important when you are first venturing out to start this new business, one of the key components to keeping a small business afloat is money.

Retirement can have a funny way of sneaking up on you. If you’re on the verge of retiring but still haven’t created a financial strategy, don't worry. You’re not alone. With these tips and my help you'll be better prepared.

Catching Up on Retirement Savings | New York Life Playing retirement catch up isn't easy. Learn how to start planning for retirement late with these steps and considerations.

Is inflation making you feel less financially secure? If so, you’re not alone. Take a look at what this recent article has to say about the impact inflation is having and let me know if you’d like to hear about some proven solutions.

Retirees remain confident despite inflation impacting short-term budgets. New York Life examines how the cost of groceries, gasoline and other goods and services rise as a result of inflation, consumers across generational groups are responding to the pressure of reduced purchasing power by making changes to their day-to-day spending habits and adjusting their budgets.

I love helping families protect their finances, futures, and loved ones. That’s why I’m proud New York Life is ranked among the best companies for customer service in Newsweek’s annual “America’s Best Customer Service” list.

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In times of market volatility, people tend to make financial decisions based on emotions. That's why it's important to keep your focus on the long term. Read these tips and start putting market volatility to work for you.

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This article highlights the steps Congress needs to take to shore up the Social Security program before 2034, to avoid across the board cuts to current and future Social Security beneficiaries.

Social Security Trust Fund Might Not Last As Long As Projected The trust fund is estimated to last until 2034, but that depends on some optimistic assumptions.

Rising inflation and the volatile stock market are causing many retirees to return to work, but it might trigger unintended financial consequences. Here are four things to consider before sending off your resume.

Retired And Ready To Return To Work? Consider These 4 Issues A regular paycheck may affect Social Security benefits, Medicare coverage, private pensions and your tax bill

The U.S. economy contracted for the second straight quarter in Q2. But does it mean we’re in a recession? Here’s why the economists and strategists remain split on whether we’re in an actual downturn or not.

Are We in a Recession? Here's What the Experts Say | Kiplinger The U.S. economy contracted for a second straight quarter in Q2 according to the latest GDP data, sparking plenty of recession chatter around Wall Street.

After you close a credit account or pay off a loan, your borrowing history may remain on your credit report. Here’s what you need to know about removing closed accounts from your credit report.

Remove That Closed Account From Your Credit Report? Not So Fast You can try several ways to remove a closed account from your credit report, but getting it off can affect your credit score.

With us, you'll gain a partner that you can trust to have your interests in mind and help you get what you want out of your protection. Contact me to learn more.

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Small Business - Protect, Reward, and Plan | New York Life Learn how insurance from New York Life can protect and support your small business, from guiding succession planning to providing incentives for your employees.

This articles explores how business owners and managers can reduce stress, overcome worries, and make better business decisions by embracing their inner child.

Council Post: How To Use The Psychological Concept Of The Inner Child To Make Better Business Decisions With a clearer mindset, you can become even more confident in your decisions and how you run your business.

One-on-one guidance from financial professional at a Fortune 100 company–what’s better than that? As a New York Life agent, I’m ready to help your business both now and into the future. View the short video below to learn more of the benefits we provide.

What Can an Agent Do for Your Business? | New York Life What can a New York Life agent do for your small business? Find out what type of solutions are offered to help protect your business.

Grandparents: Want to leave a legacy for the ones you love? Learn the differences between a will, trust, and estate, and together we can make sure the legacy you leave lives on for generations.

Will, Trust, and Estate | New York Life Avoid complications by planning out your estate today. Learn more about the importance of planning ahead with a will, trust, or estate.

Budgeting and saving is not only about today, but tomorrow. As a financial professional with New York Life, I have the tools to help you reach your financial goals. Let's talk about your future.

Between stagnate wages and high debt, middle class households are dealing with a unique set of economic challenges in 2022, and their pandemic-era financial cushion may be coming to an end. Here’s how that happened.

Middle-income Americans are feeling the biggest squeeze in 2022. Here’s how that happened Circumstances in the post-pandemic era combined with the spending patterns of middle-income Americans has led to a perfect storm.

Becoming a new parent can be difficult—and expensive. But with the right help and guidance, there’s nothing you can’t handle. For , here are 3 tips to help keep your finances in order. Need even more advice? Just reach out.

Financially Planning for a Baby | New York Life There are many additional expenses that come with starting a family. Use these money saving tips for some financial help as new parents.

Here’s another good reason to listen to your elders: according to the New York Life Wealth Watch survey, nearly half (46%) of retirees report they began preparing for retirement at age 42 and wish they started earlier over a decade earlier, at an average age of 30.

New York Life Wealth Watch Survey Finds Inflation Is Impacting Short-Term Spending and Saving, but Retirement Savers Remain Confident in their Plans Being prepared looks different across all phases of life. Understand what people like you typically consider when making their plans.

"Small businesses bring life to their community. At New York Life, we recognize that impact and are here to help small businesses grow and thrive in their local neighborhoods. Click the link below to learn more about New York Life Business Solutions."

Small Business - Protect, Reward, and Plan | New York Life Learn how insurance from New York Life can protect and support your small business, from guiding succession planning to providing incentives for your employees.