Mark Denk, Agent with New York Life

10/31/2026

Most business owners have a plan for what happens when equipment fails or inventory runs short. Few have a plan for what happens when they can't earn an income.
The clients, the revenue, the decisions that keep everything moving—none of it runs without you. Losing your income is an exposure many balance sheets never account for.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/30/2026

When a loved one may need residential long-term care, knowing what to look for can make a difficult decision more manageable.

AARP highlights practical considerations, including touring more than once, reviewing inspection reports, understanding costs and coverage, asking about staffing, and evaluating daily activities. Planning before a crisis can give families more time to compare options and involve the person who may receive care.

Learn more from AARP: https://bit.ly/4ielZBN

10/29/2026

Life changes. But sometimes beneficiary designations don’t change with it.

This Kiplinger article is a helpful reminder of why it is so important to periodically review the beneficiaries on your retirement accounts, life insurance policies, and other accounts to make sure they still reflect your wishes.

Check out the article here:

https://bit.ly/4Bx20ph

If you have questions about your own beneficiary choices, send me a message.

10/28/2026

Your equipment, your inventory, your property are all reflected on your balance sheet.
But one thing might not be: you.
Yet the revenue you help generate, your client relationships, your business decisions—they all require you to run.
Most business owners have insured almost everything their business owns. Few have protected the asset they depend on.
I help business owners protect what matters most with the right disability coverage. Let's connect.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/28/2026

Sickness, injury, or an unexpected diagnosis can interrupt your ability to earn an income due to a covered disability event—even if the rest of your financial strategy is in great shape.
Many people don't discover gaps in their income protection until they're forced to rely on it.
Let's review your current income protection.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/26/2026

You save consistently. You have coverage through work. By most measures, may be ahead of the curve.
But if a covered disability event prevented you from working—not permanently, just long enough to matter—would your plan hold up?
Many people with a solid financial plan haven't actually answered that question.
Let's review your current income protection.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/23/2026

Social Security needs more money, and some Congressional lawmakers want high earners to help provide it. But changing the Social Security tax cap would be more complicated than simply asking high earners to pay more taxes.

Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.

10/22/2026

The mortgage. The tuition. The retirement contributions. Your lifestyle may depend on your income.
If a covered disability event prevented you from working, would your current coverage be enough to keep everything on track?
For many people, employer disability benefits leave a gap between what's covered and what's needed.
That's a gap worth understanding before life puts it to the test.
Schedule a quick income protection review to see where your plan stands.

Read about what individual disability insurance is, and how this private coverage from NYL can offer personal income protection in the event of a disability.

10/21/2026

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.

10/20/2026

Family caregivers often help with daily activities, health-related tasks, coordination, and decision-making. This article examines the time, responsibilities, and economic value involved, along with the pressures families may experience when supporting a loved one’s long-term care needs.
https://bit.ly/4yvUhFi