Tyrone Gates, LUTCF, Registered Representative with Nylife Securities LLC

01/19/2026

In today’s job market, finding great people is hard—but keeping them can be even harder. Robert Keebler’s guide for business owners explores how thoughtful retention strategies—from flexible work options and recognition programs to long-term incentives like profit-sharing and deferred compensation—can dramatically improve employee satisfaction and retention. Once you’ve read the article, let’s talk about how you can reward loyalty and strengthen your company’s future. https://bit.ly/4jJ3Smo

01/03/2026

Mortgage rates are unchanged and still under 7%. Today's national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.27%, according to Bankrate.

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers.

01/03/2026

Research shows that those who retire without structure, purpose or social connection experience faster cognitive decline, higher rates of depression, even shortened life expectancy. Learn more.

A fulfilling retirement begins with a blueprint for living, rather than simply the accumulation of a large nest egg. Financial freedom is meaningful only when it supports a life of purpose, connection and vitality.

01/03/2026

Average mortgage rates are in the low 6% range, but there are ways to snag a lower rate. Learn about eight strategies for securing a mortgage rate under 6%.

01/03/2026

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial goals, review your progress, and set a strong foundation for the year ahead. Whether it’s budgeting, retirement planning, or investment strategy—an end-of-year check-in can make all the difference.
Let’s make sure you’re on track.
Reach out to me and I can help.

12/05/2025

A recent survey revealed that 58% of all respondents fear they will outlive their savings.

A growing number of younger Americans are grappling with financial strain, with 42% reporting they live paycheck to paycheck.

11/28/2025

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.

07/25/2025

While financial security is crucial for retirement, you need a strategy beyond just money that includes purpose, structure and social connection.

While financial security is crucial for retirement, the true 'retirement crisis' is often an emotional, psychological and social one. You need a plan beyond just money that includes purpose, structure and social connection.

07/25/2025

Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers five questions on inherited IRAs.

In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers five questions on inherited IRAs.

07/25/2025

Social Security is an important source of income for millions of retirees. Here’s a look at some facts about Social Security that may surprise you.

Even if you’ve been collecting benefits for years, you may have more to learn.

07/14/2025

Retirement planning requires a sound strategy, focus, and the willingness to stick to the plan. We make annuities easy with income solutions that can help you live out your retirement dreams. Let me show you how annuities can support a sound retirement strategy.

07/14/2025

There are no mulligans in golf or retirement. Our goal is to make annuities easy for you and your clients. Talk to me about solutions that can help you get it right on the first swing.