Carey D. Sullivan, Co-Founder & CIO, The Five Peaks Capital Group

06/26/2026

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers four questions on available tax breaks for retirees with a side hustle.

06/24/2026

Gen Xers are by far the most indebted group of Americans, in large part because they have some of the highest student loan balances.

Student loan matching programs are on the books. Does your company have one?

06/22/2026

Here's how to try to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.

06/18/2026

A new report by credit reporting bureau TransUnion found that while credit conditions have improved for a large segment of consumers, others are struggling in the face of higher costs and rising debt burdens.

The so-called K-shaped economy is becoming more clearly defined, new reports show.

06/16/2026

With some states floating proposals to tax wealth, it's important to remember that relocation doesn't always end a state's tax reach.

06/12/2026

The article highlights how different withdrawal strategies may affect taxes during retirement.

Test your retirement tax knowledge with our short quiz.

06/10/2026

Retirement is a new chapter that still needs a plan.

Reaching retirement is an incredible milestone. You’ve built a life that reflects your values, and now it is about protecting and enjoying it.

Your retirement years, however, are not the end of planning. They mark a new chapter that calls for flexibility and focus.

This Financial Planning Checklist for Retirees can help you stay proactive about your finances, review your goals, and adjust your plan as life evolves. A thoughtful approach can help ensure your wealth continues to support both your lifestyle and your legacy.

Enjoy the life you have worked hard to build with confidence.
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06/08/2026

Behind every player on the world stage is someone who believed in them and helped make their dream real.

The Assist, a series from New York Life, tells the stories behind U.S. Men’s National Team players Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Matt Turner — and the coaches and mentors who helped shape their journey.

I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch these stories. And if you’d like to talk about your own goals, I’d be happy to connect.

Watch the series here
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06/04/2026

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 raise of 2.8%.

Driven by a recent spike in fuel and food prices, the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast has jumped to 3.9% — a significant increase over the 2026 rate of 2.8%.

06/02/2026

If you've made a large capital gain from selling a property and want to do a 1031 exchange, you might want to pause and consider how that will affect your portfolio in the long term.

If you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.