Mark Hughes - Northwestern Mutual

05/23/2022

The child tax credit’s changes in 2021 were temporary. Here’s how they will be changing this year.

Congress let the expanded child tax credit expire, which means it reverted to its older rules. Here’s what’s changing about the child tax credit in 2022.

05/19/2022

Some of us dream about beautiful homes. Others focus on major appliances that keep food cool inside those homes. Whatever you’re saving up for, I can show you the most effective way to get there. Message me to get started.

05/17/2022

Inflation may be grabbing all the headlines, but Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte says it’s telling only part of the story.

Inflation remains stubborn but could pave the way for a dovish response from the Fed.

05/16/2022

As you begin making plans for Memorial Day and beyond, be sure to leave time for a few financial tasks. Have more questions? Let’s talk.

This month, make good use of your tax refund and read up ways you can save for college. Read up on the 5 ways to improve your finances in May.

05/16/2022

You know all those things you think about doing someday? Like buying a home (or second home!), starting your kids’ college fund, or taking an epic vacation?

My team and I can actually help you get started today. We build your personalized financial plan for you, with financial strategies designed to help you and your family do all the things you’d love to do.

We’re ready when you are.

05/12/2022

Can’t stop thinking about relocating? Answer the call to turn your workspace into a paradise. I can make a financial plan to help get you where you want to be. Message me to get started.

05/10/2022

Four fundamentals point to a brighter picture for the market, says Chief Investment Offer Brent Schutte in this week’s Market Commentary.

The market may be roiling, but the state of four key factors in the current environment suggests things are not as bad as they may seem.

05/09/2022

Here’s a good primer on interest rates and some context about what increasing rates mean for you.

At first, interest rates going up may seem like a bad thing. Learn more about why they’re increasing and the impact that may have on you.

05/04/2022

When your financial plan starts with the plans you have for your life, your goals get a lot closer.

That’s the difference a personalized financial plan can make, because we design it to fit your life today, and the life you want later on.

Want to see what we can help you do?

05/03/2022

Feeling optimistic about your finances is great. Making a financial plan to help reach your goals is even better. Reach out to me about paying off student loans, buying a house, and whatever else you want to improve in 2022.

*Source: Bankrate, 2022

05/03/2022

Memorial Day deals aren’t the only sales to watch for. Here’s what else to look for in May.

Inflation is still a concern, but you can still find deals on pet supplies, Mother’s Day gifts and appliances. Here are 4 things to buy in May and 2 to skip.

05/02/2022

Don’t let the current sentiment get you down, says Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte in this week’s Market Commentary.

The adage that it’s darkest before the dawn may well apply to market sentiment — which in the past has proven to be a reliable contrarian indicator of future market performance.