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I get it. Thinking about long-term care isn’t fun. But planning for long-term care sooner could save you, and your loved ones, money and stress later. You can all feel good that your plan for care is taken care of. Reach out and let’s talk about the best plan for you.

These are some common questions people have been asking about the Silicon Valley Bank failure.

What to Know About Silicon Valley Bank The recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank has left investors with a number of questions. Here are answers to some of the concerns surrounding the bank’s demise.

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 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.

Financial planning shouldn’t just be a conversation between client and advisor. It should be an enlightening discussion between parents, grandparents, kids and partners about their shared future. If you’re ready to start the discussion, I can help.

Financial Planning Should Be Intergenerational Overcoming the unspoken rule that money is too taboo a topic to discuss among family members is important going forward. The reality is that families, at some point, will need to be on the same page about wealth planning.

If you’ve got old retirement accounts, we’d love to work with you to determine whether an IRA rollover is right for you.

Rolling Over an IRA Rolling over an IRA allows you to move funds from one account to another while retaining these accounts’ tax advantages. Learn more about IRA rollovers.

Our Chief Investment Officer, Brent Schutte, joined ‘The Claman Countdown’ on FOX Business this week to assess the equity investment picture. See his take:

Inflation worries replaced by recession fears: Brent Schutte Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management chief investment officer Brent Schutte and Prosper Trading Academy CEO Scott Bauer assess the equity investment picture on 'The Claman Countdown.'

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. 

The IRS has released new income thresholds for tax brackets and a new standard deduction for 2023. Here are the new numbers and a look at how to calculate how they translate into the amount of federal tax you will owe.

2023 Tax Brackets Jump Higher We look at the new IRS tax brackets for 2023 and explain how the progressive tax brackets work when it comes to your effective tax rate.

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.

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.

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.

Here is our look at winners and losers from the past year and why diversification may be more critical now than ever.

Change Remains the One Constant in Investing A look back at a volatile year and why diversification is key to a long-term financial plan.

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.

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.

A financial plan is like a road map that shows you where you are and how to get where you want to go. But what does that really mean? Learn more about what’s actually included in a plan. Please reach out if you’d like to start building your plan.

What Is Included in a Financial Plan? The term “financial plan” can mean different things to different people. Learn what is included in a financial plan and how a plan can help you.

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.

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