Loren Kagan - Northwestern Mutual

01/06/2022

Credit card issuers have been ramping up efforts to get new customers. But just because you’re getting more offers doesn’t mean you have to apply for them.

You’re thinking about getting another credit card, but wondering, how many credit cards should I have? Here are some things you should consider.

12/29/2021

Don’t sabotage your efforts to achieve your financial goals in the new year. These tips can help.

With a little planning you can evade the common traps that might sabotage your efforts to improve your finances. Here are 5 money resolution mistakes to avoid in the new year.

12/21/2021

See Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s take on the Fed announcement and other key news over the past week.

12/20/2021

Don’t forget to account for tips in your holiday budget.

Not sure who to tip and how much to give? We asked an expert to share some guidelines in this holiday tipping guide.

12/15/2021

If you want to get a head start on your 2022 financial goals, let’s talk about how to do it.

You don’t have to wait until January to start working on your 2022 money goals. Here are practical steps you can take now before the new year.

12/14/2021

Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte goes beyond the headlines and explains there’s more to the inflation story.

Inflation remains elevated, but labor market momentum could ease pricing pressures. That and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Dec. 13, 2021.

12/13/2021

The IRS has released new income thresholds for tax brackets and a new standard deduction for 2022. Here are the new numbers.

Tax brackets can be confusing. We explain how you can use them to estimate your tax bill.

12/10/2021

If you have any questions about year-end financial tasks, let’s talk.

This month, wrap up your holiday shopping and make a plan to reduce your taxes. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in December.

12/08/2021

Here are some things to know about how disability insurance works.

If you’re considering disability insurance, common questions often center around how you might use your policy if you need it. Here we answer the question, how much can I draw on disability?

12/07/2021

See Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s take on the Fed Chairman’s word choice about inflation.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell talks inflation, but are markets listening to what he really said? We explore that and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Dec. 6, 2021.

12/07/2021

Reach out if you have questions about your retirement planning.

Calculating the taxes you’ll pay in retirement is a key factor in financial planning for your golden years. Here are some the best states to retire tax-wise.

11/30/2021

See what Northwestern Mutual Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte thinks about how the new variant might impact the economy.

Interest rate and omicron fears deal markets a one-two punch. That and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Nov. 29, 2021.