Christopher Snider - Northwestern Mutual

10/08/2026

Not designating beneficiaries, forgetting about taxes—it’s easy to make mistakes while writing your will if you’re not careful. Please reach out if you have questions.

An effective will can make a difficult time a little bit easier for your family. Watch out for these mistakes.

10/07/2026

Choosing a trustee is one of the most important decisions in your estate plan. It deserves as much thought as the trust terms themselves. Here's what to consider before you decide.

You've worked hard to build something worth leaving behind—here's how to make sure it reaches your children the way you intend.

10/05/2026

Understanding the required minimum withdrawals from your retirement accounts can help you make the most of your money. Here’s how.

Understanding more about the required withdrawals for most of your retirement plans can help you plan ahead.

10/01/2026

Creating a financial plan starts with thinking about where you want to go. We will ask you questions to deeply understand your situation and help you build a plan with solutions to help you get to where you want to go.

09/30/2026

Youth sports are a big investment—and not always in the ways you might expect. Before the next season starts, it’s worth understanding the full financial picture.

See how much youth sports and activities really cost and how to budget for them.

09/28/2026

After years of low yields, bonds may once again offer meaningful income potential. This article explains why today’s higher rate environment could make fixed income worth another look for investors.

Higher yields have changed the bond market. Here’s what investors should know.

09/24/2026

For the most part, getting married is beneficial when it comes to Uncle Sam. We can help work through the details as you and your partner build your life together and plan for the future. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/tax-benefits-of-marriage/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=lifeandmoney&utm_content=lm_your-taxes_field&utm_term=tax-benefits&agentid=098983

09/23/2026

We sat down with Alfonso Ribeiro to talk keeping the balance between work, life, and everything else in an uncertain world. He had so many great tips to share, not to mention a fool-proof philosophy. Reach out to watch the full interview.

09/21/2026

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to rally around the goal of ending childhood cancer. Every day, more than 1,000 children worldwide receive this devastating diagnosis. Through our partnership with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, we’re helping fund critical research, advance new treatments, and support affected families. And in September, for every new financial plan delivered to a prospective client, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation will donate to Alex’s. Together, we can rewrite the story for children with cancer.

09/17/2026

Looking for a tax-smart way to help set your kids or grandkids up for success? Read up on the new 530A accounts; then reach out so we can discuss how to integrate them into your plan.

Learn how new tax-advantaged accounts can jump-start your child's future. Discover the rules and how to open one.