Dominic Prudhomme - Northwestern Mutual

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I don’t think people are as “bad with money” as they feel.I think the cost of living has changed faster than expectation...
06/15/2026

I don’t think people are as “bad with money” as they feel.

I think the cost of living has changed faster than expectations have adjusted.

What expense has hit you the hardest recently?

06/12/2026

Serious question…

What amount of savings would actually make you feel financially safe right now?

$1,000?
1 month of expenses?
3–6 months?

I think a lot of people are aiming for numbers they’ve heard before—but don’t always feel realistic.

Curious what number actually feels right to you.

06/12/2026

Do you feel like money has changed your timeline for something important?

Buying a home?
Starting a family?
Taking a big risk?

I think more people are adjusting their plans than they talk about.

What’s something money has pushed back—or made you rethink?

Strong jobs data may sound like good news—but with inflation still sticky, markets may see it differently. Brent Schutte...
06/09/2026

Strong jobs data may sound like good news—but with inflation still sticky, markets may see it differently. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, breaks down what investors should know. http://spr.ly/6184B8L3O8

Everyone defines financial stability differently.For some it’s no debt.For others it’s savings.For many it’s just peace ...
06/08/2026

Everyone defines financial stability differently.

For some it’s no debt.
For others it’s savings.
For many it’s just peace of mind.

Curious how people think about it right now 👇

06/05/2026

What monthly expense surprised you the most once you started fully paying for life on your own?

Rent?
Groceries?
Insurance?
Something else?

I think a lot of people underestimate just how much things add up.

06/05/2026

I don’t think most people in their 20s and 30s feel behind because they’re doing something wrong.

I think they feel behind because the cost of living and expectations have both gone up at the same time.

More expenses
Higher expectations
Same pressure

Do you think people are actually behind… or just under more pressure?

👥 The Housing Map Has Changed: What Our Kids & Grandkids Are FacingMany remember when buying a first home was a straight...
06/02/2026

👥 The Housing Map Has Changed: What Our Kids & Grandkids Are Facing

Many remember when buying a first home was a straightforward milestone. You worked hard, saved a modest down payment, and bought a solid piece of real estate.

Today, the rules have completely shifted. In my financial planning practice, I see this reality every day. Today's young professionals work incredibly hard, yet the traditional milestones look entirely different.

If you wonder why your children or grandchildren haven't bought a home yet—even with great salaries—the data explains it:

-The Coastal Gap: In NY, CA, and MA, young adult homeownership sits below 30%. Prices have completely detached from local wages.
-The "30-Year-Old Cliff": Only 35.8% of adults ages 25–29 own homes. That number struggles to reach 49.2% for ages 30–34.
-The Historic Shift: The average age of a first-time homebuyer has climbed to an all-time high of 40 years old. A generation ago, it was 29.

Why this matters for your family's legacy:

Passing down wealth through traditional estate planning may no longer serve your family when they need it most.

-The Timing Gap: A standard inheritance left decades from now doesn't help them buy a home during their foundational building years.
-Strategic Giving: Smart wealth management looks at tax-efficient ways to help them secure assets today, like structured family gifting.
-Protecting Your Retirement: Helping your kids shouldn't mean compromising your own financial security.

Times have changed. A proactive financial strategy ensures your hard-earned wealth makes the greatest possible impact for your family's future.

👇 Let's start a conversation:

Have you talked with your children or grandchildren about their home-buying goals? Leave a comment below or send me a message. Let’s look at your family's strategy together!

AI is driving stocks higher—but narrow market leadership means that there is more to these gains than meets the eye. Nor...
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/6186B8iYwE

AI leadership, hotter inflation signals, and a changing of the guard at the Fed—Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co...
05/27/2026

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/6185B8VDnb

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