Matt Jaskolka - Northwestern Mutual

05/04/2021

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte says the U.S. economy appears to be in a sweet spot.

First-quarter GDP demonstrated a broad U.S. economic recovery, and more government stimulus could be on the way. Here's Northwestern Mutual's Market Commentary for the week of May 3, 2021.

04/30/2021

A little preventative maintenance can go a long way toward protecting your investment.

Preventative home maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs down the line. Here are tips first-time homeowners should know.

04/29/2021

Let’s talk if you’d like to discuss your big-picture retirement strategy.

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.

04/28/2021

If you’re thinking of finally planning a family trip, these tips could help you save.

After a year in quarantine, this family finally decided to take a vacation. Here’s how they saved money on travel during the pandemic.

04/27/2021

Get Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s take in our Weekly Market Commentary.

The U.S. economic recovery is broad and strong, but investors could still face hurdles in the form of inflation and taxes. Here's Northwestern Mutual's Market Commentary for the week of April 26, 2021.

04/23/2021

If you’re looking for guidance on how to combine your finances, let’s talk.

For this couple, the key to successfully managing their joint finances was to make their own money rules. Here is how they tweaked some traditional financial advice to avoid money fights.

04/20/2021

If you have kids, this is important info to know. Give me a call if you want to talk about how these could affect your financial plan.

The American Rescue Plan Act includes many tax-friendly provisions if you have kids. Here’s what’s in Biden’s coronavirus relief plan for parents.

04/18/2021

Did you know some states have no income or estate tax? Reach out to me if you want to learn how a move can save you money.

04/17/2021

If big life changes are on the horizon, it’s time to check in and see how they can impact your finances. Let's build a plan that's right for you.

In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are 5 ways to improve your finances in April.

04/15/2021

For this mom, rethinking the family vacation was better for her stress (and her budget).

Pandemic travel restrictions ended up changing the way we think about our family vacations — for the better. Here’s how COVID-19 changed the way our family travels.