Josh Dorfman, CFA, CFP - Northwestern Mutual

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

Cash value is a unique financial asset that can help you add flexibility to your broader financial plan. I’m happy to help you learn more about how it works.

What Is the Cash Value of Permanent Life Insurance? Cash value life insurance provides more than just a death benefit. See how this insurance works and how it can help benefit your financial plan.

Assessing one component of your financial plan each month is a great way to keep tabs on your fiscal health.

Your Midyear Financial Checkup This checklist can help you make sure your finances are on track for the rest of the year. Here’s what to assess for the next 6 months.

Northwestern Mutual’s latest survey shows that Americans who work with a financial advisor have twice as much saved in their retirement plans.

Is a 401(k) a Retirement Plan? A 401(k) is important, but it’s just one piece of your retirement puzzle. Working with a financial advisor can help you complete the big picture.

According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2024 Consumer Financial Blind Spots survey, 87 percent of Americans say they have blind spots in their financial plans. Take our self-assessment to find out what you may be missing. Then let’s find a better way to money, together.

Do You Have a Good Financial Plan? Take our online self-assessment to evaluate your financial plan. Find out if you have blind spots and uncover opportunities for a better way to money.

Our foursome had a terrific time playing in the 15th Annual Kirk Bowden Connecting Link Golf Classic! It was a beautiful day with wonderful people supporting a meaningful cause. Special thanks to our client, Maia McCuiston, for organizing a great event and for her generous sponsorship. If you have young children in the DC area, check out the McCuiston Group. Maia’s patients rave about her team’s commitment to excellence!

We get a lot of questions from folks who try to compare whole life insurance to other financial options. But it’s tough to make such a comparison because whole life insurance is truly unique. This piece does a great job explaining why.

How Whole Life Insurance Can Help You With Multiple Financial Goals There’s a lot more to whole life insurance than its death benefit.

Research shows a comprehensive financial plan with Northwestern Mutual can help you feel better about your money—and life in general. Reach out to get started on yours.

Feel Better About Your Money—and Your Life Research shows a comprehensive financial plan with Northwestern Mutual can help you feel better about your money—and life in general.

Some folks are more accepting, others more cautious. See where you stack up—and how Northwestern Mutual is approaching AI.

How Americans Feel About AI and Their Money How comfortable are you when it comes to AI and your money? See how we’re thinking about AI at Northwestern Mutual.

Learn more about this tool for securing your financial future—it’s not just for the rich.

What Is a Trust? A trust lets a trustee hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Learn what a trust is, how it works, types of trusts and how to set up a trust.

You’ve spent so much time putting money into your 401(k)—but have you ever thought about what happens when it’s time to take it out?

How Does a 401(k) Work When You Retire? How does a 401(k) work when you retire? While it's an important source of retirement income, it’s just one part of your long-term strategy.

Independent research finds that investments alone will only take you so far. I can help you build a plan to make your money work harder.

The Secret That Could Help Your Savings Go Further in Retirement Life insurance in a retirement plan? According to a recent analysis from professional services company EY, an integrated approach to long-term financial planning can produce a better outcome in retirement.

Northwestern Mutual’s latest survey shows that a remarkable 95% of parents who are saving for college expect to cover more than half of the cost for their children. If this is one of your top goals, I can help you find the savings options that would work best for your family.

College Savings Plans: 6 Options to Consider When it comes to saving for your child’s college education, you may have a wider range of options than you realized. Here are six of the best ones.

Reach out if you’re looking for help creating a debt-reduction strategy.

Want to Get Out of Debt Faster? 4 Things to Ask Your Credit Card Company Right Now Most credit card issuers want to keep you as a customer, so it’s worth asking them for more favorable terms. These tips can help you get started.

Retiring at different times brings unique challenges and opportunities. Reach out if you need help ironing out the details so you can enter retirement feeling confident.

5 Things to Consider When You Retire Before Your Spouse If you decide to retire before your spouse does, there are a few things you should know. Here are 5 things to know if you’re retiring before your spouse.

We get this question a lot. The answer is that life insurance is not an investment. But when combined with other tools, like investments, it can add a lot of value to your financial plan.

How Life Insurance Adds Value to Your Financial Plan Is whole life insurance worth it? While whole life insurance isn't an investment, life insurance policies can benefit from cash value growth and dividends.

The amount you have in savings is important, but how you’re saving can go a long way to help you get the most out of your money. I’d love to schedule time to learn more about your situation and show you how some simple tweaks can help you get more out of your savings.

Here's What Americans Have Saved for Retirement by Age, and What They Think They’ll Need See how you stack up with your peers and what you can do to maximize your savings.

If you need help setting up a structure to track your expenses, we can help.

5 Steps for Creating a Monthly Family Budget Knowing where your money goes every month can free you up to splurge on fun activities. These 5 steps can help you get on the right track.

Are you paying more than you should be in taxes? Here are some deductions you could be taking on your return.

10 Tax Deductions You May Not Be Taking Advantage Of If any of these situations applies to you, you could be saving more in taxes.

If homeownership is your dream, I can help you create a financial plan to make that happen.

Your Complete Guide to Buying a Home Buying a home may be the biggest investment you’ll make. This 8-step guide can help you navigate the process and make a decision with confidence.

Why do the wealthy tend to live long, happy lives? Our study points to the focus they put on friendships. That’s something worth thinking about. To see why relationships are so pivotal (and how to strengthen yours), check out the article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/northwesternmutual/2023/12/1/the-secret-to-a-happy-healthy-financially-secure-long-life/

Congrats to my friend and client, , on the grand opening of her new clothing boutique: . Kelsey has dreamt about opening this store for years and has rigorously worked toward the grand opening over the past 12 months. Our team is confident in Kelsey’s success and is excited to see the impact this will have on her overall financial plan in the coming years. Good luck Iron Threads!

I can help you figure out the best way to save and grow your money based on your goals and timeline.

5 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund Your first impulse might be to splurge on something you’ve been wanting to buy—and you should! But you can also set some aside for savings or paying off debt.