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Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks beyond the latest employment headlines and gives his take on the economy and the future path for inflation.

Jobs are just part of the equation We examine factors beyond the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and inflation in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

A few quick steps each month can put you in a better financial position.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in August This month, make sure your current social spending is reflected in your budget. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in August.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at how slowing growth and another rate hike affect the fight against inflation.

Rate Hikes Show Progress in Slowing Growth We take a look at how higher rates and a slowing economy are helping in the battle against inflation in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

Everyone can benefit from some level of financial planning, regardless of how much money they have or their age. If you’re ready, reach out to get started!

Why You're Never Too Young to Have a Financial Plan You’re never too young to start dreaming about your future. So it’s never too early to create a financial plan that can help you fulfill your goals.

In a job seeker’s market, you may have more negotiating power than you think.

What to Negotiate When Getting a Promotion If you’re getting recognized at work, make sure to negotiate these important things to set yourself up for future success.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at how a slowing economy could be good news on the inflation front.

Inflationary Trend on the Mend As the economy slows, the pace of easing inflation should accelerate. See our take in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary.

Making sure that you’re fairly compensated can help when it comes to reaching your financial goals.

How to Determine if You’re Being Paid What You’re Worth Being fairly compensated for your work is essential to your career growth. Here are 5 ways to determine if you’re being paid what you’re worth.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why recent trends in inflation data may be pointing in a positive direction.

Inflationary Trend on the Mend We look at what recent trends have to say about where inflation is headed in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

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Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explains how the economy is evolving and what that may mean for inflation and the likelihood of a recession in the near term.

An Economy in Transition We take a look at how the economy is changing and what it means for the fight against inflation in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

Here are some great insights from our Chief Investment Officer about why the worst of inflation may be behind us and where the economy and markets could be headed.

A Slowing Economy Begins to Tame Inflation Why an economic return to the 1970s is unlikely.

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There are some key differences between today and the 1970s. See the latest take from Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte.

Addressing Misguided Concerns About Stagflation We look at what the stagflation narrative is missing about today’s economy in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

If you’re concerned about saving enough for retirement, let’s put together a plan.

Quick Tips to Help You Kick Start Your Retirement Savings Show your nest egg a little TLC by kick starting your retirement savings. These quick tips can help you save more for retirement.

When you reach retirement, you want to be able to live more and worry less. So let’s check in now to make sure you’re still on track for the retirement you want.

What to Do as You Approach Retirement When you’re about 10 years away from retirement, your post-work financial picture is starting to come into focus.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte offers his take on why slowing economic growth is cause for optimism in the fight against inflation.

Why a Slowing Economy Could Help Ease Inflation An improving inflation outlook by consumers provided much-needed good news for the markets. And recent economic releases provide us optimism that a slowdown in demand may help tame inflation more quickly than expected.

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Should You Pay Off Debt or Build an Emergency Fund First? It can be challenging to prioritize your different financial goals. Here’s how to decide if you should pay off debt or build an emergency fund.

The Federal Reserve showed it can be nimble, hiking 75 percent this past week based on new data. Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte believes the Fed could easily be just as nimble in the other direction if the data improves.

The Nimble Fed The Fed’s latest move has raised concerns about a recession, but will Fed Chairman Powel stick to the script? See our take in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

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Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte digs into last week’s troubling inflation data and how it may impact the Fed’s path forward.

Inflation on Main Street in the Spotlight Consumers feel the pinch of inflation, but the Fed’s efforts are showing signs of making an impact. See our take in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

If you’d like to discuss how your short- and long-term goals fit in to your overall financial plan, let’s talk.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in June This month, consider a mid-year check-in on your finances. Here are 4 other ways to improve your finances in June.