Brandon Sussman, CFP - Traction Wealth Management

Last weekend I got to spend time with the future generation of motocross. I have partnered with OnTrack Scholarship Race. This organization provides scholarship money for young racers to use towards college or private school. We help the parents set up 529 plans so the money can grow while their child does. Looking forward to the next event!

Excited to announce my webinar with the NCRA (National Court Reporters Association). My mother has been in the court reporting industry for over 20 years, and I have seen first hand some of the unique challenges they face when it comes to financial planning. Please share this education focused webinar with any court reporters in your world.

NCRA: Self-Made Mess - Organize Your Finances and Plan for Your Future Live webinar @ 7:00 pm Eastern - Financial Planning takes new meaning when you do not have group benefits through an employer. Brandon will spend time going through some of the biggest financial issues self-employed individuals face and how to get organized. Some of the topics include retirement pla...

Now is great time to discuss your financial plan. Let’s go over your goals for 2022.

5 Ways to Improve Your Finances in January Looking for ways to improve your finances? This month, start your tax prep and revisit your financial plan for 2022.

Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte says while many are focused on the large year-over-year increase, there are signs that the pace of inflation may be moderating.

December Inflation Reading Grabs Headlines Another month and another hot inflation read, but let’s take a closer look for a silver lining in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Jan. 17, 2022.

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Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte says we may be seeing signs of supply chain issues easing.

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Credit card issuers have been ramping up efforts to get new customers. But just because you’re getting more offers doesn’t mean you have to apply for them.

Credit Card Offers Are on the Rise — But Do You Really Need Another Card? You’re thinking about getting another credit card, but wondering, how many credit cards should I have? Here are some things you should consider.

Don’t sabotage your efforts to achieve your financial goals in the new year. These tips can help.

How to Avoid These Common Money Resolution Mistakes With a little planning you can evade the common traps that might sabotage your efforts to improve your finances. Here are 5 money resolution mistakes to avoid in the new year.

See Chief Investment Strategist Brent Schutte’s take on the Fed announcement and other key news over the past week.

Fed Accelerates Tapering The Fed will accelerate its tapering timeline, but the economy is ready. That and more in Northwestern Mutual’s Market Commentary for the week of Dec. 20, 2021.

Don’t forget to account for tips in your holiday budget.

Holiday Tipping Guide: Who to Tip and How Much to Give Not sure who to tip and how much to give? We asked an expert to share some guidelines in this holiday tipping guide.

If you want to get a head start on your 2022 financial goals, let’s talk about how to do it.

What You Can Do Now to Reach Your 2022 Money Goals You don’t have to wait until January to start working on your 2022 money goals. Here are practical steps you can take now before the new year.