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02/14/2023

Many believe the tight labor market is a sign of a still-hot economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

The tight labor market is being heralded as a sign of a still-strong economy, but is that reading correct? See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary. 

02/09/2023

You should spend some now. But this is also a great time to tackle some financial goals.

It can be tempting to spend your year-end bonus right now, but there’s more you could be doing with your yearly windfall.

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.

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.

01/25/2023

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.

01/19/2023

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.

01/14/2023

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

Here are some valuable insights from our chief investment officer about how challenges in the past year have paved the way for a healthier 2023 for the markets.

In Northwestern Mutual’s Quarterly Market Commentary, we look at why 2023 should mark the end of COVID’s impact on the economy.

01/12/2023

Please reach out if you’d like help getting off to a good financial start in 2023.

Let’s start the year off right, at least financially. Here are 5 ways to improve your finances in January.

01/11/2023

Easing wage and cost pressures and more signs of a slowing economy may provide a window for the Fed to pivot its rate hike stance should the economy slip into recession. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why a spike in unemployment may not be necessary to curb inflation.