Aaron Hatcher, Financial Advisor, NMIS

Stocks and bonds have their differences, but a successful portfolio has a balance of both. Let’s develop a strategic investment strategy tailored to you and your goals. DM me today to get started.

Building a good financial plan is one of the best ways to eliminate financial stress by getting yourself on a path to reach your financial goals. Reach out to get started.

4 Steps to Building a Solid Financial Foundation Building a good financial plan is one of the best ways to eliminate financial stress by getting yourself on a path to reach your financial goals.

Research shows about 25% of Americans surveyed plan to have a baby in the next two years. If growing your family is one of your big upcoming life goals, let’s talk about how to get you ready.

Life Insurance for New Parents Having a baby is a good time to consider updates to your financial plan, including life insurance for new parents.

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.

Please reach out if you have questions about how rising rates may affect your financial plan.

Savvy Money Moves for Rising Interest Rates When interest rates rise, it’s a great time to take a closer look at your finances. Depending on your situation, here are some actions you may want to consider.

The more “boring” sectors such as utilities, consumer staples, and real estate helped push the market higher yesterday. There’s still potential for more action today though. FTSE Russell is rebalancing its stock benchmarks, which will send investors scrambling to likely trade around $112 billion just before the market closes. Also, Russell will now label Meta, Netflix, and PayPal as “value” stocks.

If buying a home is one of your big goals, let’s talk about how to get your finances in shape before you apply for a mortgage. 🏠

What Do Mortgage Lenders Look for in a Borrower? If you want to get approved for a mortgage, here are a few key factors lenders consider.

“Simple” and “easy” are not synonymous. “Simple” and “hard” are not antonymous.

Dunking a basketball is a simple concept.
Studying to pass board exams is a simple concept.

These are two pretty simple concepts that are also pretty hard. If we’re talking and I express something as a financially simple concept, please don’t think that I’m saying that it will be easy. You’re going to feel it without a doubt. You’re also going to enjoy the fruits of your labor while protecting your assets.

If you have significant goals, you’re going to FEEL yourself reaching them. If you don’t feel it, then maybe you’re bigger than the goals that you’ve set out to reach. Resist complacency.

For National Doctors Day, we recognize some of our outstanding clients and doctors everywhere who have risked their own lives to save the lives of others.

We thank you! You are truly appreciated!

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Fluctuating product pricing throughout the year DOES NOT happen by accident. It’s strategic. Let’s take a look at a few things that may be perfect to buy (or avoid) this month.

6 Things to Buy in February — And 4 You Should Skip February may be the shortest month of the year but, from the Super Bowl to Valentine’s Day to Presidents Day, it manages to pack in a lot of popular sales events. That’s good news for bargain hunters.

Are you ready to do some financial planning? Or are you under the impression that you don’t qualify for a financial advisor? Check out the quiz and see if you’re a victim of some common misconceptions.

Quiz: Do You Know What Is in a Financial Plan? Do you know what is in a financial plan? It may be more comprehensive than you think. Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

Up 21% to be exact! White coat, black wealth.

Medical schools see record enrollment increase among Black students Tufts Medical School has nearly tripled the number of its first-year students who identify as Black or African American.

To be successful is to take action—Let’s get started!

Aaron K Hatcher Aaron K Hatcher is a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual

As an early career law associate, you'll be met with a ton of new financial challenges like paying off student debt, saving for retirement and building an emergency savings account. Ask an established attorney, and you’re going hear this advice for new law school graduates: Take the time now to set your career trajectory, manage debt, build an investment strategy and create a budget for long-term goals. When you start building wealth, you might work with an advisor who helps you lay the foundation of a sound financial plan.

What Is Wealth Planning? As your net worth grows, the complexity of your financial situation also increases. That’s where wealth planning services can help you feel more confident about your financial choices.

As a doctor or dentist, retirement planning can present some unique challenges. Sure, many of the principles are the same. But doctors and dentists often get a late start on retirement savings because of the time it takes to get through school. Let’s talk!

4 Things Doctors and Dentists Should Do When Saving for Retirement The medical profession presents some unique challenges when it comes to financial planning. Here’s how retirement planning for doctors and dentists is different.