Jeff Mall - Northwestern Mutual

06/05/2026

Understanding bonds starts with a few core concepts: coupon, yield, premium, discount, and par. This article explains what each term means and how they work together to shape income, pricing, and overall return within a diversified portfolio.

Bond yield, coupon, premium, and discount affect return. Read more to understand bond pricing.

06/04/2026

If you want to get started with investing, I'm here to help.

Before you start putting your money to work, learn the basics of how to invest.

06/03/2026

If you’re looking to get your kids off on the right financial foot, there’s lots you can do to help—but here’s one new savings milestone that parents are putting more focus on.

College is no longer the only savings milestone parents have their eye on today.

06/02/2026

Your child’s future may not follow a single path—and your savings strategy shouldn’t either. Read this article to learn how to build a plan that fits your family’s needs.

Flexible Ways to Save for Your Kid’s Future

06/02/2026

AI is driving stocks higher—but narrow market leadership means that there is more to these gains than meets the eye. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte examines what’s underneath the gains and why diversification still matters. http://spr.ly/6183B8c1mD

05/26/2026

AI leadership, hotter inflation signals, and a changing of the guard at the Fed—Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the economic data and markets news investors need to know. http://spr.ly/6185B8Vb6N

05/24/2026

Understand the key differences between these two types of care so you can help your parents make the best decision.

When it comes to long-term care, assisted living facilities and nursing homes are common options. Here's what to know before helping your parents choose one.

05/23/2026

For specialized roles like physicians, dentists, lawyers and business owners, “own occupation” disability insurance may offer essential peace of mind. Let’s talk about whether it’s right for you!

If you are ever disabled to the point that you are no longer able to perform the duties required by a more specialized job, true own occupation disability insurance is a terrific way to help cover any lost income.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day, we observe with deep gratitude and reverence those who gave their lives for freedom.

05/21/2026

Even in uncertain times, the right financial plan can help you get back to feeling prosperous.

Last week, Northwestern Mutual launched their inaugural Personal Prosperity Index which found that, regardless of wealth status, people who worked with a financial advisor felt significantly higher levels of prosperity compared to those without an advisor. Read more:

Financial planning is highlighted with advisors showing clear benefit to client sentiment.