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5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in March If you’re looking for 5 ways to improve your finances in March, here’s how you can lower your tax bill and prepare for homebuying season.

The Fed’s focus on the labor market may lead to the Fed going too far with rate hikes. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s thoughts in this week’s Market Commentary.

The Fed’s Focus on Jobs The seemingly strong job market may cause the Fed to go too far on interest rates. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

A recent Northwestern Mutual survey found that moving to a new city or state is a top life goal many people intend to pursue in the coming year. Reach out if you have questions about how a change of scenery could impact your financial plan.

5 Financial Considerations Before Moving to a New City or State Thinking about relocating to a new city or state? Here are five cost-related questions to research as you contemplate the move.

A tight labor market remains the one constant in an ever-changing economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

Hopes for a Soft Landing Fade Strong retail sales and an uptick in wholesale prices increase the likelihood for continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Many believe the tight labor market is a sign of a still-hot economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

Has the Economy Come Full Circle? The tight labor market is being heralded as a sign of a still-strong economy, but is that reading correct? See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary. 

You should spend some now. But this is also a great time to tackle some financial goals.

7 Smart Ways to Spend Your Year-End Bonus It can be tempting to spend your year-end bonus right now, but there’s more you could be doing with your yearly windfall.

Here are some simple steps to keep your finances on track this month. Please reach out if you want to have a conversation about your situation.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in February This month, take stock of your retirement savings and start to prepare for tax season. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in February.

A tight labor market remains a sticking point in the Fed’s battle against inflation. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the strong job market is only part of the full economic picture.

Why the Data Isn’t as Mixed as It Seems Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledges improving inflation data, but the job market remains strong. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

A stronger than expected GDP report and receding inflation numbers gave investors renewed optimism. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the picture may not be as it seems and how that could impact the Fed’s decision on rates.

Where Do We Go From Here? An unexpected drop in unemployment claims has renewed fears the Fed will go too far with rate hikes. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Stop putting off that thing you keep talking about doing. Reach out so we can make a plan to help you do it in 2023.

2023 Financial Resolutions These are great 2023 financial resolution ideas. Make this the year you make a financial plan to do the things you want, now and in the future.

Weak retail sales and an unexpected drop in jobless claims renewed concerns of a too aggressive Fed. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the Fed still has room to avoid sparking a deep recession.

There’s Still Time to Pivot An unexpected drop in unemployment claims has renewed fears the Fed will go too far with rate hikes. See our view on why the Fed can still avert a deep recession in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Improving inflation data sent the markets higher; however, risks remain. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the Fed may need to revise its thinking on employment and inflation.

What Next for the Fed? With inflation continuing to drop, the Fed faces a decision on what it views as a normal, healthy economy. See our view in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Research finds that most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions nearly as soon as they make them. We can help you turn your resolution into goals and create a plan that shows you a path to reach them.

How to Keep Your Financial Resolution Research suggests many of us give up on New Year’s resolutions before we get to February. Here’s how to keep your financial resolution.

Here are some valuable insights from our chief investment officer about how challenges in the past year have paved the way for a healthier 2023 for the markets.

Putting Aside Fed Distractions In Northwestern Mutual’s Quarterly Market Commentary, we look at why 2023 should mark the end of COVID’s impact on the economy.

Please reach out if you’d like help getting off to a good financial start in 2023.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in January Let’s start the year off right, at least financially. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in January.

Easing wage and cost pressures and more signs of a slowing economy may provide a window for the Fed to pivot its rate hike stance should the economy slip into recession. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why a spike in unemployment may not be necessary to curb inflation.

Easing Wage Pressures Fuel Market Rally Signs of easing wage pressures and a slowing economy may enable the Federal Reserve to soften its stance on interest rates. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Please reach out if you have questions about how this legislation could impact your financial plan.

The SECURE Act 2.0 Summary: How It Could Impact Your Retirement Planning The SECURE Act 2.0 aims to help people save more for retirement. Here is what you need to know about how some of the key provisions may affect your plan.

Reach out if you have questions about mapping your financial plan for the coming year.

8 Financial Quick Wins to Start the New Year Right These quick and simple money tasks won’t take up a lot of time. But the impact on your finances will last all year.

Rising rates and low inventory have made homebuying more challenging but if home ownership is your dream, we can help work out a plan to help you feel more confident about reaching your goal.

5 Questions to Answer If You Want to Buy Your Dream Home in 2023 If buying your dream home tops your goals list, answering these questions can help you get there. Here’s how to make homeownership a reality in 2023.

Continued improvement in inflation data and more signs of economic weakness suggest the Fed may have to reconsider its stance on rates. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why a crack in the labor market may arrive sooner than expected.

Hawkish Tone Sends Stocks Lower The Federal Reserve Board’s hawkish tone on rates overshadows improving inflationary data. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

According to the 2022 Northwestern Mutual Great Realization survey, 21% of people who plan to make major life changes over the next two years say one of them is having kids.

If you’re planning to add to your family, this checklist can help you get ready.

How to Financially Prepare for a Baby in 9 Months From getting ready for the hospital bill and covering parental leave to getting important documents in place, we’ll help you financially prepare for a baby in 9 months.