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Rich Woo believes that mistrust and pride result in a lack of financial planning. His concern is that members of his community will be financially unprepared, like he was at an earlier age. Let me know how I can make you more comfortable with the financial planning process.

This Advisor Shares the Early Money Lessons That Shaped Who He Is Today Northwestern Mutual financial advisor Rich Woo shares the early money lessons that shaped who he is today and how that impacts his planning philosophy.

When he was 25, Rick Hu worked in Chinatown, NY so he could educate the Asian community on finance. Today, he’s invited to speak publicly on best practices for financial literacy and planning. This , we’re honoring Rick for his contributions to the Northwestern Mutual family and to his community.

A little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward protecting your investment.

4 Home Maintenance Tips for First-Time Homeowners Preventative home maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs down the line. Here are tips first-time homeowners should know.

Using a 401(k) alone could limit your options in retirement.

Is a 401(k) a Retirement Plan? Is a 401(k) a retirement plan? It’s an important piece of the puzzle, but using a 401(k) alone could limit your options in retirement.

Data over the past week shows some of the strongest year-over-year inflation in recent memory. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Brent Schutte’s take on the numbers in this week’s Market Commentary.

Inflation Returns Inflationary pressures are rising from low comparisons in 2020, according to two key price measures. At the same time, the economy appears strong and has the support of an accommodative Federal Reserve. Here's Northwestern Mutual's Market Commentary for the week of May 17, 2021.

Experiencing many cultures during her upbringing impacted how Monica does her job. This mother of three feels approachable to all kind of people, which makes it easier for her to create personalized financial plans. Reach out to me if you want to discuss the right plan for you.

How This Advisor’s Global Upbringing Informed Her Career Path Wealth management advisor Monica Sinha experienced different cultures as a child, which she says helps in her work in financial planning. She shares how seeing the world as a kid informed her career path.

Don't forget to work treating yourself into your budget to help keep burnout at bay.

4 Mini Splurges That Help This Mom Fight Pandemic Burnout The pandemic has increased stress on everyone, but especially moms. Here are the splurges this mom uses to fight pandemic burnout.

If you’re looking for guidance on how to combine your finances, let’s talk.

The 3 Money Rules That Help Me and My Husband Avoid Money Fights For this couple, the key to successfully managing their joint finances was to make their own money rules. Here is how they tweaked some traditional financial advice to avoid money fights.

You’ll find deals on travel packages and tech gifts for mom.

4 Things to Buy in May — And 2 You Should Skip The warmer temperatures are just one reason to celebrate this month. Here are 4 things to buy in May and 2 to skip.

If you’re thinking of finally planning a family trip, these tips could help you save.

5 Tips That Helped Us Save on Family Travel During the Pandemic After a year in quarantine, this family finally decided to take a vacation. Here’s how they saved money on travel during the pandemic.

Is buying a home on your radar? Let’s discuss how to make that dream come true.

How to Sweeten Your Offer in a Home Bidding War In today’s competitive housing market, every little thing a homebuyer can do to sweeten an offer helps. Here are 5 things you can do to win a bidding war.

Here's a little inspiration for whoever wants to get more enlightened about their finances. I'm always here to explain any financial concepts you want to understand better.

A fixed-rate mortgage is a home loan with a rate that stays the same, regardless of interest rate changes. Let’s clear up any confusion you have about financial lingo. Ask me anything.

For this mom, rethinking the family vacation was better for her stress (and her budget).

How the Pandemic Changed the Way Our Family Travels — for the Better Pandemic travel restrictions ended up changing the way we think about our family vacations — for the better. Here’s how COVID-19 changed the way our family travels.

Get inspired to learn more about your finances. I’m here to teach you how to make better choices with your money, so you have more time to live your life. Breathe in, breathe out, let’s begin.

Is a new home in your future? Let’s talk about how that can fit into your financial plan.

How to Write a Personal Letter to a Home Seller In a competitive housing market, writing an offer letter can help bolster your bid. Here’s how to write a personal letter to a home seller.

An annuity is a contract between you and an insurance company where you receive regular payments over time. I’m here to get you comfortable with whatever jargon sounds scary. Let’s do this.

If big life changes are on the horizon, it’s time to check in and see how they can impact your finances.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in April In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are 5 ways to improve your finances in April.

Understanding your finances better can help you feel more in control of your money. Bring your questions, I’ve got the answers.

Getting ready to move? Don't forget about these financial tasks to make the move to your next home as smooth as possible.

Your Financial Moving Checklist: 8 Financial Tasks to Take Care of Before You Move | Northwestern Mutual Congrats — you’ve found your dream home. Now here’s your financial moving checklist to help you take care of some important financial tasks before you move.

These spring sales can help you save this month.

5 Things to Buy in April — And 3 You Should Skip | Northwestern Mutual Spring ushers in warmer weather as well as great deals on seasonal items you may need. Here are 5 things to buy in April and 3 to skip.

While it costs more, there may be some upside.

How a Bigger Home Affects Your Budget | Northwestern Mutual A bigger home can mean more space for your growing family. But it can also take up more space in your budget. Here’s how a bigger home affects your budget.

Working remotely may have provided you with an unexpected upside during the pandemic. If you’re thinking about relocating, let’s go over these six important financial considerations:

What to Ask If You Want to Relocate and Work Remotely | Northwestern Mutual If you've been working from home for the past year, you may be itching for a change of scenery. Here are some questions to ask if you’re looking to relocate and work remotely.

At Northwestern Mutual, we continue to make choices and investments to help women not only pursue careers as financial advisors, but excel. We the belief that women don't have the choice to take time off from their careers as financial advisors. We believe women can have tremendous success and impact on their clients' lives and build the lives and families they want outside of this career.

Depending on your situation, it could save you thousands of dollars. Let’s connect about how this might affect your financial plan.

Bunching Itemized Tax Deductions: How It Can Save You Money | Northwestern Mutual Bunching itemized tax deductions can help you save money if you have itemizable deductions that are nearly equal to the standard deduction. We explain how it works.

New research from Ernst & Young shows that a combination of insurance and investments in a financial plan can lead to more income in retirement and a larger legacy. At Northwestern Mutual, this has been core to our financial planning approach for years; let me show you how we drive better outcomes for our clients. Click here to read the report:

How insurance and investments can improve financial wellness Permanent life insurance and a deferred income annuity with a loyalty incentive both outperform investment-only approaches in our analysis. Read more.

For most, debt carries emotional baggage on top of being a financial burden, here are some tips on turning your situation around. Please reach out if I can help you prioritize how to start!

In Over Your Head? Drowning In Debt? Do This Now | Clever Girl Finance In over your head and drowning in debt? In this article, we share effective strategies to help you tackle your debt that you can start today!

Our Chief Investment Strategist, Brent Schutte, looks at a key, timeless investing lesson that can help us be better investors in the future.

What We Learned From the COVID-19 Recession | Northwestern Mutual A year after the market bottom during the COVID-19 recession, we look back at what we can learn from the COVID-19 recession.