Juliette McFadden- Northwestern Mutual

08/09/2024

Only 4 DAYS LEFT to buy tickets to our NM - Lafayette's 2nd Annual Sour Pickleball Tournament at Lafayette Pickleball Club!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northwestern-mutual-lafayette-sour-pickleball-tournament-2024-tickets-916522121337?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm-source=cp&fbclid=IwY2xjawEh1ydleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVraJQSfYs5l0sVO7U6mihf3560sGfFV0ep_5P5Cf9JrUxzcW7A9gVvRYw_aem_Yy0L_XJdNzslOufREFxavw&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

It's not too late to register your team (men's, women's, or mixed doubles brackets) and join us in raising awareness and funds for the fight against childhood cancer benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation!

Registration is $120 per team, lunch will be provided, and the proceeds from the tournament will be donated directly to A.L.S.F.!

If you are unable to participate in the tournament, but still want to support this great cause, you can also make a donation through the provided link above.

We hope to see you on August 17th!

08/06/2024

Will a September rate cut be enough to prevent the economy from tipping into recession? Our Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte offers his take.

News of a likely rate cut in September was overshadowed by weak economic data. We look at why investors’ concerns are warranted.

08/05/2024

Try these ideas to help you avoid overspending.

 Take stock of what you (and your community) already have on hand. You might find your list has shortened significantly before you hit the stores.

07/30/2024

Conflicting data gives some investors hope the Fed can achieve a soft landing. Get Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take as he explores the latest stock market trends, inflation data and Fed strategies in this week’s Market Commentary.

In this week’s Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explores the latest stock market trends, inflation data and Fed strategies.

07/24/2024

Cash value is a unique financial asset that can help you add flexibility to your broader financial plan. I’m happy to help you learn more about how it works.

Cash value life insurance provides more than just a death benefit. See how this insurance works and how it can help benefit your financial plan.

07/23/2024

Investors move away from big tech as speculation about a potential rate cut grows. Find out why in this week’s Market Commentary.

As the economy shows signs of slowing, investors move from big tech to other sectors. We explore whether a rate cut this fall could prevent a recession.

07/17/2024

Assessing one component of your financial plan each month is a great way to keep tabs on your fiscal health.

This checklist can help you make sure your finances are on track for the rest of the year. Here’s what to assess for the next 6 months.

07/16/2024

Investors cheered more soft inflation data out last week. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why investors should focus on what’s driving the easing price pressures before popping the champagne.

Soft inflation data gave investors reason to cheer. But are the markets overestimating the Fed’s willingness to cut rates?

07/15/2024

Market performance for the second quarter may not be as strong as it appears. Here’s a timely analysis from our chief investment officer about the outsized impact a small number of businesses had on returns and where compelling opportunities still exist in a slowing economy.

In Northwestern Mutual’s Quarterly Market Commentary, we look at how some investors may be ignoring signs of a slowing economy.

07/12/2024

Northwestern Mutual’s latest survey shows that Americans who work with a financial advisor have twice as much saved in their retirement plans.

A 401(k) is important, but it’s just one piece of your retirement puzzle. Working with a financial advisor can help you complete the big picture.

07/09/2024

Last week brought more signs of a slowing economy and a slowdown in the pace of wage growth. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at how that may play into the Fed’s decision-making and what it means for the economy.

Investors are again betting on a rate cut in the fall. We take a closer look at whether that would be enough to avoid a recession..

07/02/2024

The latest inflation figures show that price pressures are easing; unfortunately, so is the economy. Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte looks at why the Fed may feel handcuffed in making meaningful rate cuts even as the economy slows.

Inflation appears to be heading in the right direction, but is it moving fast enough? We take a closer look for answers.