Thomas Lorance, Northwestern Mutual

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Americans Make Progress on Debt A new Northwestern Mutual survey finds Americans had paid down a substantial amount of debt coming into 2022. Learn tricks to pay down your debt.

Last week’s comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sent investors heading for the exits. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why there is still room for a pause in the rate tightening cycle.

Investors Pan the Fed’s Hawkish Tone We look at how the Fed’s focus on the past is obscuring improvements in the rate of inflation.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte discusses why the latest inflation data may be a one-off exception in an improving inflation picture. He also digs into the latest economic data and finds cause for optimism that inflation is set to retreat.

CPI: The Latest Bump on a Rough Road We examine the latest Inflation data in the context of a broader economic picture and discuss where the Fed may go from here in our Weekly Market Commentary.

92% of people surveyed recognize that financial planning can help them move ahead with new life goals. If you’re ready to stop putting off your dreams, let’s talk about the next steps.

New Research Shows Millennials and Gen X Are Ready to Pursue New Financial Goals The 2022 Northwestern Mutual Great Realization survey shows how financial planning is helping people move ahead with big plans.

Northwestern Mutual is announcing its new “Great Realization” brand campaign. It’s about a new era when people are committing to do what they’ve been talking about for years. Our CEO John Schlifske explains what it means for our clients and company.

If not now, when? My wife and I recently got a chance to get away for a couple days to enjoy another beautiful Wisconsin summer. As we were relaxing, we talked about the past two-plus years and the impact it had on our family and society.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte digs into the latest economic data and finds cause for optimism that inflation is set to retreat.

Investors Catch Their Breath A shortened trading week gave investors an opportunity to step back and assess the picture data during the past few weeks has been painting.