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New York Life and Me

Business & Finance

By Brett Dries


Not only am I an agent with New York Life Insurance Company, I am also a client.  As a matter of fact, I was a client before I ever considered becoming an agent.  As a client, I am aligned with a company that has the resources to help accumulate and protect my financial portfolio while I am alive, if I become disabled, and when I die.

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Five Insurance and Financial Mistakes Can Cost You

Business & Finance

By Brett Dries


Everyone wants financial success for themselves and their families. The dreams that we spend long hours working toward— whether it’s a first home, a college education for the children, or a retirement home some place warm —are all goals on the path to financial security.

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The Sandwich Generation: Getting the Right Balance

Business & Finance

By Brett Dries


Today’s “Sandwich Generation” has a unique financial burden. Many of today’s families not only have to provide for themselves and their children, but also for their aging parents as well. Where is a family to start when building a financial foundation to meet this challenge? Many people would agree that life insurance is the first step. But faced with the day-to-day reality of paying the bills, how can a young, growing family get the protection they need and manage to fit the cost into their budget?

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