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In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at what the latest CBO estimates about economic capacity mean for the business cycle.

Mind the Output Gap Has the economy reached its growth limit? Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Social pressure to spend is real. Enter “loud budgeting.” The new trend may help you say no to financial peer pressure. Whether you’re trying “loud budgeting” or just want to get off on the right financial foot this year, we can help.

What Is Loud Budgeting and How Can It Help Me? See how loud budgeting works—and could work for you.

In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at wages and employment numbers and what it means for the timing of potential rate cuts.

Hot Wage Growth Highlights Lingering Inflation Risks Strong wage gains may tie the Fed’s hands on rates. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte discusses where we are in the business cycle and why it may mean rate cuts are on hold.

Will the Fed Risk Overheating the Economy? The decline of the inflation rate could reverse if the Fed cuts rates too soon. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

A bonus is a great perk—but it can quickly move you into a new tax bracket, increasing your tax bill. If you want tips on minimizing what you owe, please reach out.

How Are Bonuses Taxed? Here's What You Need to Know The IRS has different withholding rules for bonuses than it does for your regular pay. Here’s what you need to know about how bonuses are taxed.

In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte makes the case that now is not the time for the Fed to take a victory lap.

How the Fed’s Softer Tone Could Hurt Its Fight Against Inflation Are recent comments from the Federal Reserve undercutting its efforts to fully extinguish inflation? Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

A timely analysis from our chief investment officer about why the pace of wage growth may be the overlooked story of 2024.

A Reversal of Fortunes for the Markets—but Challenges Remain Why Wage Growth May Prevent the Recent Market Surge From Lasting.

A Roth IRA can be a great retirement savings tool thanks to its tax benefits. But there are rules you need to be aware of. If you’d like a second look at your plan, please reach out.

Roth IRA Contribution Limits 2024 There are limits to how much you can contribute to your Roth IRA each year.

The markets pulled back last week as investors focused on employment readings. In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at the data and why wage growth remains a concern for the Fed.

Latest Employment Data Highlights the Fed’s Challenge The latest employment and wage data underscores why rates may need stay higher for longer. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

The new year is an ideal time to get a jump on making the most of your finances so you can achieve whatever is important in your life. Reach out to get started.

Resolutions to Solutions: A Financial Checklist for the New Year Our financial checklist can help you get a jump on making the most of your money in the new year.

A 401(k) is a popular way to save for retirement, but it’s important you follow the rules—like contribution limits. If you have questions about your plan, let’s connect.

401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024 There are limits to how much you can contribute to your 401(k) each year.

Creating and following a budget is one of the best things you can do to support your financial plan. Reach out if you’d like help with yours.

How to Create a Monthly Budget A monthly budget is a critical part of your financial plan.

Equities notched a record week in anticipation of rate cuts in the first half of 2024. In the Weekly Market Commentary, Chief Investment Office Brent Schutte looks at the data and why the optimism may be premature.

Markets Surge as Investors Eye Rate Cuts in Early 2024 A softer tone by Fed Chair Powell ignited a surge in the markets, but is it premature? Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

If you’re contemplating getting married, I can help you and your partner navigate through some important money conversations.

4 Key Money Conversations to Have When You’re Getting Engaged A recent survey by Northwestern Mutual found that nearly three quarters of Americans think popping the question shouldn’t come before an honest conversation about money.

Equities continued to climb last week as some employment data opened the door for easing wage pressures, but are the improvements sustainable? Get the latest from Brent Schutte in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Making Sense of the Latest Complicated Employment Data Last week’s employment data offered some encouraging news, but is it enough to erase the Fed’s fears of wage inflation? Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Equities continued to rally as investors embraced soft economic data as a sign the Fed is done raising rates, but what if the slowdown gains momentum? Get the latest from Brent Schutte in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Investors Embrace Bad News as a Sign the Rate Hiking Cycle Is Over Investors continued to cheer signs of an economic slowdown, but can it last? Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

You still have time to get back on track. Reach out if you’re looking for help in creating a budget that works for you.

How to Recover When Your Holiday Budget Is Blown Even if you’ve already gone over your holiday budget, you still have time to get your finances back on track. These tips can help.

Having a baby is an exciting time! It’s also a good time to update or create your financial plan. Please reach out if you’d like to have a conversation to make sure you’re ready financially for your new baby.

Life Insurance for New Parents When you're putting together everything you need to take care of your new arrival, be sure to include life insurance—and take some time to research your options.

Last week’s surge in equities and strong market gains have sparked optimism, but are we ignoring warning signs about the economy? Get the latest from Brent Schutte in Northwestern Mutual’s Weekly Market Commentary.

Lingering Warning Signs: Is the Economy at Risk Despite Strong Market Gains? Investor optimism over the past week may be a bit premature. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Some of the most memorable experiences don’t cost a dime, but it’s still important to reassess your financial plan towards the end of the year. Ready to get started? Reach out today.

It’s difficult to plan for unexpected expenses that are hard to predict. If you’re looking for strategies to plan ahead, please reach out.

Planning for Long-Term Care Expenses It’s hard to plan for something you’re not sure you’ll need. Here’s what you need to know about long-term care expenses.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why the Fed may hold rates higher for longer and how that may impact the economy going forward.

Are Investors Underestimating the Fed’s Resolve? A pullback in bond yields has investors once again hoping for a soft landing. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

If you’ve been putting off having necessary money conversations with your family members, we can get help you prepare for these important talks.

How to Have Conversations About Money With Your Family Money talks can be emotional but getting everyone on the same page can ultimately make for more harmonious family dynamics.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why the Fed is likely to hold rates higher for longer and what that means for economic growth.

Investors Cheer Softer Than Expected Jobs Data and Easing Bond Yields The latest jobs data has investors expecting an end to rate hikes. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

Year-end is a great time to review your finances as you prepare for whatever comes your way in the new year.

Your 2023 Year-End Financial Checklist Year-end is great time for a financial checkup. Here’s a helpful checklist to help keep you financially on track in the year ahead.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why consumer spending may be sending a false signal about the economy.

Consumers Show a Willingness to Spend, but Can It Last? The latest data points to a still growing economy, but concerns are growing. Read more in our Weekly Market Commentary.

A health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) are similar. Both let you put pre-tax dollars toward qualified medical expenses. But they have key differences. Reach out to me for more clarity on which may be more right for you.

One of the benefits of permanent life insurance is that it accumulates cash value over time. One way to utilize your cash value is to take a loan against it. It can be a great financial tool, but there are a few things to consider before you do it. As always, please reach out with any questions.

What You Should Know Before Taking a Life Insurance Policy Loan Borrowing against life insurance can be beneficial, but here are things to know about life insurance loans before deciding on borrowing from life insurance.