Dakota Laque, Agent with New York Life

10/07/2026

Treasury yields are rising. Learn what higher yields could mean for mortgage rates, car loans and credit card borrowing costs.

The 10-year Treasury yield is climbing. Here’s how higher yields could affect mortgage rates, car loans and credit card debt.

09/30/2026

Life Insurance Awareness Month ends today, but the need for protection does not. Liz Fiedler’s story shows how coverage can help a family continue the life, plans, and responsibilities that were already in motion. The best time to review protection is before it is needed.

Close the month by starting a conversation that can help protect the years ahead.

09/29/2026

Some financial tasks are easy to postpone. Add a life insurance review to your annual checklist—especially after a marriage, new child, home purchase, job change, business milestone, or major income shift. A quick review can reveal whether your coverage still matches your life.

Book an annual protection review.

09/24/2026

We cannot control every event, but we can take steps to protect the people who rely on us. Mindi Johnson’s story is a powerful reminder that life insurance can help a family face the unexpected with greater financial stability.

Take the first step: review your current coverage.

09/22/2026

You cannot predict every change, but you can prepare for the financial impact. Life insurance can help create continuity for the people you care about—so housing, education, everyday expenses, and future goals do not have to change all at once.

Identify the expenses you would want protected first.

09/18/2026

Most people hope they will never need life insurance. But when the unexpected happens, it can become the safety net that helps a family keep its footing. Racquel Pleasants describes the relief of knowing that protection was there when her family needed it.

Do not wait for a crisis to find out whether your safety net is strong enough.

09/17/2026

Life insurance is not an isolated decision. It can be a foundational part of a financial strategy—helping protect the people, income and long-term goals that everything else depends on. A financial professional can help connect coverage decisions to the rest of your strategy.

Build protection into the foundation of your financial strategy.

09/15/2026

Life insurance coverage can help protect the people and plans that matter most—giving families greater confidence to keep moving forward. The right strategy can support more than a future benefit; it can help create financial freedom and flexibility along the way.

Ask which type of coverage may fit your goals and budget.

09/10/2026

Life insurance can create breathing room when a family is facing the unimaginable. For Racquel Pleasants, it provided a financial security blanket that helped her focus on her children and continue the life she and her husband had dreamed of.

Consider what financial flexibility would mean for your family.

09/08/2026

Social media can be a great resource for tips and advice. But when it comes to your financial security, it never hurts to follow up with a trusted professional. Whatever your goals for the future may be, I can provide customized guidance to help you in your journey. Reach out, and let's talk.