Brian Wetherbee - Northwestern Mutual

02/07/2023

Here are some simple steps to keep your finances on track this month. Please reach out if you want to have a conversation about your situation.

This month, take stock of your retirement savings and start to prepare for tax season. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in February.

02/07/2023

A tight labor market remains a sticking point in the Fed’s battle against inflation. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the strong job market is only part of the full economic picture.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledges improving inflation data, but the job market remains strong. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

02/03/2023

24% of people who plan to make a career change in the next two years say they want to start a new business. If you’re taking that leap, reach out to me for help. And check out these 9 ways to get on the right track: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/financial-steps-to-take-before-starting-a-business/

*2022 Northwestern Mutual Great Realization Survey

01/31/2023

A stronger than expected GDP report and receding inflation numbers gave investors renewed optimism. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the picture may not be as it seems and how that could impact the Fed’s decision on rates.

An unexpected drop in unemployment claims has renewed fears the Fed will go too far with rate hikes. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

01/30/2023

Let’s toast to the good choices that got us here, as well as the financial plan to keep you going.

01/25/2023

Stop putting off that thing you keep talking about doing. Reach out so we can make a plan to help you do it in 2023.

These are great 2023 financial resolution ideas. Make this the year you make a financial plan to do the things you want, now and in the future.

01/24/2023

Weak retail sales and an unexpected drop in jobless claims renewed concerns of a too aggressive Fed. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the Fed still has room to avoid sparking a deep recession.

An unexpected drop in unemployment claims has renewed fears the Fed will go too far with rate hikes. See our view on why the Fed can still avert a deep recession in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

01/23/2023

Reach your new level of financial confidence. We do financial planning differently, so you can. It’s an approach shown by Ernst & Young to give you better long-term financial outcomes than other approaches. Sound good? Let’s get started.

01/21/2023

Learning how to create a budget can help you feel confident about covering your day-to-day expenses while still saving for future goals like retirement or college. Reach out to me for help making yours.

01/19/2023

Improving inflation data sent the markets higher; however, risks remain. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the Fed may need to revise its thinking on employment and inflation.

With inflation continuing to drop, the Fed faces a decision on what it views as a normal, healthy economy. See our view in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

01/13/2023

Research finds that most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions nearly as soon as they make them. We can help you turn your resolution into goals and create a plan that shows you a path to reach them.

Research suggests many of us give up on New Year’s resolutions before we get to February. Here’s how to keep your financial resolution.

01/13/2023

The second Friday in January, known as Quitter’s Day, is when people are most likely to give up on New Year’s resolutions. But not you. Your financial plan turns resolutions into reality, with a personalized approach to achieving your goals.

Reach out to me to make sure your plan includes all the things you want in life—way past January 13.