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Equities rode a wave of investor optimism to close out August on a high note. Here’s Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s look at what risks the Fed believes still exist and how investors can manage them.

Investors’ Confidence Sends Markets Higher Stocks closed higher thanks to a resurgence of investors’ confidence. But does the economic data warrant current valuations?

Congratulations, Ty Hyde for graduating from Planning Academy! We are excited to have you join our team as a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual - St. Louis.

Your first child changes your life in the most amazing ways. But it also changes your finances. Are your finances ready for a baby? Take our quiz to find out.

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Big tax changes are coming for most business owners—and now’s the time to prepare. Let’s work together to make sure you and your business take advantage of today’s lower rates and are ready for the future. Take a look at our guide and then reach out. http://spr.ly/6184cVy8I

Equities climbed last week thanks to more confirmation that the Fed is ready to cut rates. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why the Fed may be limited in how far it can go to stem an economic slowdown.

Some Investors Expect Rate Cuts Will Save the Day, but Will the Economy Follow the Script? Will the Fed’s rate cuts be enough to save the day? Or is the economy following a different script?

There are three key reasons to do it sooner rather than later—and you may be surprised by how affordable it can be.

Here’s Why I Bought Life Insurance on My Children, and You Should Too Learn why life insurance for kids can be a smart financial move for more than the death benefit. Here's how life insurance for children can build security and cash value.

Congratulations, Ryan McClellan for achieving new rep of the week for our team! Way to serve the community and help people with financial planning.

Congratulations, Kayla Haney and Ryan McClellan for achieving your first 25 day Launch Accelerator milestone success in your business!

Markets surged last week on encouraging economic headlines. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte digs into the details to see whether the good times can continue.

Why Not Too Hot nor Too Cold May Not Be Just Right Economic headlines last week offered an incomplete story of the economy. We sift through the details for a clearer picture.

Northwestern Mutual’s latest survey shows just one in four Americans expect to leave an inheritance. But there’s more than one way to leave a legacy.

Ways to Leave a Financial Legacy You can’t take it with you. But you can make a plan for passing along what happens to what you’ve earned—and learned—after you’re gone.

No matter your filing status—from single to married filing jointly—your income tax rate will likely be going up. And while there’s still time to prepare, the clock is ticking. Reach out today and let’s make sure you’re positioned to make the most of the changes to come.

Recent economic data shows why a soft landing may be difficult for the Fed to achieve. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte weighs in with his take on what investors should consider as they prepare for more bumps ahead.

Markets Bounce Back, but Risks Remain Last week’s market volatility may be just the beginning. We look at how investors can brace for more turbulence ahead.

Ever wondered if you’re missing out on something financially? Read this article to discover some of the most common blind spots, and then let’s connect and start turning yours into opportunities.

6 Things That Should Be Part of Your Financial Plan Did you know 87 percent of Americans say they have financial blind spots? Here are six.

Will a September rate cut be enough to prevent the economy from tipping into recession? Our Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte offers his take.

Fed Signals Rate Cuts Are Coming—Now Comes the Hard Part News of a likely rate cut in September was overshadowed by weak economic data. We look at why investors’ concerns are warranted.

Try these ideas to help you avoid overspending.

6 Tips to Help You Save on Back-to-School Shopping  Take stock of what you (and your community) already have on hand. You might find your list has shortened significantly before you hit the stores.

Congratulations, Austin Middendorf, Ethan Pfaff, Colin Knox, Phil Boveri and Jacob Morris for winning the young single case study presentation during your summer internship. Very proud of how you came together as a team and presented the financial planning concepts for the young single market.

Great job Vincenzo Gabriele, Will Smiley, Ian Olsen, Zach Judson, and Alex Weingart on presenting the young single case study during your summer internship. Very proud of how you came together as a team to present real life financial planning advice relevant to the young single market.

Your 401(K) isn’t the only potential source of income in retirement. Connect with me if you're in the market for other creative retirement income ideas.

How Does a Reverse Mortgage Work? Here’s What to Know If you’re 62 or older, this could be a source of income for you.

Proud of Will Smiley and Jacob Morris as team captains for our internship case study presentations. As second year interns, they coached our new summer interns to successfully present financial planning concepts for young singles. We appreciate their leadership!

Managing debt is essential to staying on track with your financial plan. If you have questions about this type of credit or want ideas for managing credit, please reach out.

What Is Revolving Credit? It’s a flexible way to spend money but one you want to stay on top of.

Conflicting data gives some investors hope the Fed can achieve a soft landing. Get Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take as he explores the latest stock market trends, inflation data and Fed strategies in this week’s Market Commentary.

Markets End Volatile Week on High Note Amid Mixed Signals In this week’s Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explores the latest stock market trends, inflation data and Fed strategies.

It’s simple: significant tax changes are coming soon. So, whether you want to take advantage of the current lower taxes or protect yourself from future higher taxes, you’ll want to prepare now. Reach out soon and I’ll help you make the most of this opportunity.

Increased longevity means your retirement could last 20 to 30 years. This translates into both challenges and opportunities for today’s retirees. Are you ready?

Are You Prepared for a Modern Retirement? Increased longevity means your retirement could last 20 to 30 years. This presents challenges and opportunities. Are you ready?