Crystal Williams, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company

04/09/2026

Tax season can feel overwhelming, but a few simple organizational strategies can go a long way. This article from the Associated Press covers the key steps to take before you finish filing:

https://bit.ly/4tx0v5J

And if tax season has you thinking about your broader financial picture, feel free to reach out. I’m here.

I do not provide tax advice. Please consult with your own tax advisor for tax advice.

03/12/2026

A lot of people assume debt is something they'll leave behind when they retire. But Federal Reserve data tells a different story. This piece takes a close look at the types of debt retirees are carrying and some practical ways to manage it on a fixed income:

https://bit.ly/40nIo5V

If you have questions on financial and retirement strategies, I'd love to connect and talk it through.

02/28/2026

Life insurance is a love that transcends language!

02/27/2026

A common motivation behind the purchase of life insurance is love. People want to protect their loved ones.

02/26/2026

Saving aggressively for early retirement sounds great in theory, but for one financial coach, it nearly cost him his marriage. This CNBC article shares how he and his wife found a more balanced approach called "Coast FIRE," and how it's helped them prioritize both financial security and time together:

https://cnb.cx/4czm0xR

If you're thinking about your own path to retirement, and how to enjoy the journey along the way, let's connect. I'd love to help.

02/25/2026

You had me at life insurance.

02/24/2026

While whole life insurance is best known for offering lifetime protection and cash value growth,
New York Life has paid dividends to participating eligible policy owners since 1854. What’s more, our 2026 dividend will be the largest ever declared by our company.

Reach out to me today, and let’s talk about the power of dividends.

New York Life announces that the company will pay an estimated $2.78 billion in dividends to eligible participating policy owners in 2026 — the largest dividend payout in New York Life’s 180-year history and its 172nd consecutive annual dividend.

02/23/2026

Life insurance is love insurance!

02/21/2026

Every financial strategy reflects important choices—about cost, certainty, flexibility, and growth. In this educational seminar, industry expert Bobby Samuelson breaks down how life insurance works, from term insurance to permanent solutions including whole life, indexed universal life and variable universal life. He’ll also explain how permanent life insurance cash value can be a component of a financial strategy through death benefit protection, tax advantages, flexibility, and growth potential—helping you make more confident, informed decisions. Register today.

Live Online Event
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
3 p.m. ET

Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4rtK6ym
Registration Code:250736

02/20/2026

Stephen sadly lost his young wife to cancer. Her life insurance policy helped her family pull through. You're never too young to get life insurance and

02/20/2026

I'm excited to share the New York Life Golden Futures Awards and Scholarships are now open - helping young dreamers turn passion into possibility. Kids ages 5-16 can apply for $1,000 awards, and high school juniors and seniors can complete financial education modules for a chance to win up to $20,000 scholarships. Contact me to apply!