Sharon Combs, ChFC, CLTC at Paradigm Financial & Insurance Services LLC

10/17/2026

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.

10/16/2026

If you need life insurance that can last your lifetime, build cash value and offer flexibility in payments and death benefits, a universal life policy could be worth considering.

Universal life insurance offers lifelong coverage and flexible premiums. Find out how universal life insurance works and compare the best universal life insurers.

10/15/2026

Warren Buffett, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Shaquille O’Neal have all shared their thoughts on inheritance—and their approaches may surprise you.

This Kiplinger article looks at how several well-known people think about passing wealth to the next generation, and raises an interesting question: What do you want the wealth you’ve built to do for the people you care about?

Check out the article here:

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If it gets you thinking about your own plans, send me a message.

10/14/2026

Some retirement expenses are difficult to predict, particularly when long-term care needs arise. This article examines how significant care-related costs can affect retirement spending and the longevity of a retirement portfolio.
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10/14/2026

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.

10/12/2026

No one can predict exactly what long-term care needs may look like later in life. This article examines how the likelihood, duration, and level of an extended care need can vary, and what those differences may mean for individuals and their families.
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10/11/2026

The cost of long-term care can have a meaningful impact on individuals and their families. This article explores current cost considerations and how extended care needs may affect household finances and retirement plans.
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10/10/2026

Do you know that you can get $250k in term life insurance coverage for as little as $8 a month? What’s more, you can get it from New York Life—one of the most respected names in the industry. Don’t put it off any longer. Contact me today.

Discover how term life insurance from New York Life can protect you. Learn about converting term life to permanent coverage such as whole life insurance.

10/09/2026

Worried about the way taxes could affect your standard of living in retirement? With whole life insurance, you can get the protection you need—and possibly keep more of your retirement income. Contact me to find out how.

10/08/2026

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.